Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, is on a visit to Namibia and will later travel to South Africa, aiming to boost the EU's energy relations with these countries. The visit stems from the endorsement of a strategic partnership roadmap on sustainable raw materials value chains and renewable hydrogen between the EU and Namibia. This partnership, backed by €1 billion in investments, is a significant step towards enhancing clean energy transition and hydrogen development in Namibia. In Namibia, Commissioner Simson will participate in the Global African Hydrogen Summit, engage in panel discussions on energy transition and hydrogen opportunities, attend the signing of EU-funded programs for clean energy transition, and visit various energy projects. The visit also includes meetings with Namibian authorities, companies, and civil society. In South Africa, Commissioner Simson is set to meet with the Minister for Energy and Electricity to discuss the green hydrogen agenda and EU's involvement in electricity transmission grid development. Additionally, discussions with the Minister for Trade, Industry, and Competition will focus on collaboration in critical raw materials and value chains. The visit highlights the EU's commitment to sustainable energy partnerships in Africa and signifies a positive step towards clean energy and hydrogen development in the region.