Category: Energy
Drought Exposes Namibia’s Hydro Dependence
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia imported 331,071 MWh of electricity in August 2024 as local power generation plummeted due to drought conditions, exposing the country’s heavy reliance on hydropower. Several southern African countries, including Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, are…
IPPR Warns Against Over-reliance on Green Hydrogen … calls for a diversified economic plan
By: Dolly Menas The director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR Namibia), Graham Hopwood, has cautioned against focusing solely on green hydrogen and the emerging oil and gas sectors as solutions to Namibia’s economic challenges. Hopwood…
Novel Green Hydrogen Attracts U.S. Electrolyzer Manufacturer
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus U.S. electrolyzer manufacturer Plug Power has shown interest in partnering with Namibia on a clean hydrogen pilot plant. This was revealed by Kimberly Harrington, Deputy Assistant Director for Energy Diplomacy at the U.S. Agency for…
Musheko Joins Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Jona Musheko has been appointed to lead external affairs and communications for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), effective 3 October 2024. The programme made the announcement in a statement yesterday. Previously serving as the…
Namcor, SLB Sign MOU to Boost Sustainable Energy Collaboration
By: Dolly Menas The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a French-owned energy and technology company called SLB. Formerly known as Schlumberger, SLB is provider of technology for reservoir characterisation, drilling,…
Current Laws Lack Clarity on Green Hydrogen Definition – Alweendo … minister warns of potential hurdles in global markets without standardisation
By: Justicia Shipena – New York, USA Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has emphasised the urgent need for specific legislation to regulate the growing green hydrogen industry. Speaking at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Forum in New…
Shapwanale, Jacobs Appointed to NYE Advisory Board
By: Staff Writer The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has appointed Ndapewoshali Shapwanale and Lydia Mutindi Jacobs to its Advisory Board. Jacobs has 12 years of experience in law reform, policy development, and a strong focus on the energy…
Mbumba Sells Green Hydrogen Dream to China
By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has asked the Chinese government to collaborate with Namibia in the development of green hydrogen and other energy projects the country has embarked on. He made this request during his bilateral talks…
Youth for Green Hydrogen Event to Connect Students with Experts
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The German government is planning to host an event aimed at bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to highlight the collaborative efforts between Germany and Namibia in advancing green hydrogen technologies. The JCoI Youth…
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Projects to Halve CO2 Emissions
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s green hydrogen sector is set to significantly reduce the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, potentially cutting them by more than half. Namibia’s fossil CO2 emissions reached 4.29 million tons in 2022, a 9.26% increase from…