Namibian Green Hydrogen Sector: New Players, Partnerships, and Developments
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- Zhero Molecules Walvis Bay partners with Envision Energy to produce 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2029.
- Elof Hansson Hydrogen plans a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant with a 2,500MW solar PV plant and public consultations.
- Chiffon Trading aims to construct a green hydrogen project with support from the !Oe-#Gan Traditional Authority for land lease.
- Neogreen Hydrogen focuses on green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in the //Kharas region with partnerships with Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited and Canadian firm NeoGreen Hydrogen Corp.
Namibia has seen significant progress in its green hydrogen sector following the publication of the 'Green Hydrogen Monitor' and the Blueprint for Green Hydrogen in August. Several new players and partnerships are driving momentum in the country's ambition for green hydrogen production. Zhero Molecules Walvis Bay, in partnership with Envision Energy, plans to produce 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2029. Elof Hansson Hydrogen aims to establish a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the Erongo region, incorporating a large solar PV plant and public consultations. Chiffon Trading, a newly registered Namibian company, is progressing with its green hydrogen project and has received support from the !Oe-#Gan Traditional Authority for land lease. Neogreen Hydrogen, a joint venture between Anirep and NeoGreen Hydrogen Corp, is involved in green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in the //Kharas region, with plans for solar power generation and partnerships with Danish firm Bunker Holding. Additionally, GreenGo Energy from Denmark, Kaoko Green Energy Solutions, and other local companies are also actively contributing to the green hydrogen sector in Namibia. However, the article also mentions the postponement of the TransNamib Hyrail project, signaling challenges within the country's transportation sector.
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