Namibia's First Green Hydrogen Project Wins Prestigious Award in Windhoek
Key Ideas
  • HyIron Oshivela in Namibia won the prestigious His Excellency Hage Geingob Award for Namibian Hydrogen Project of the Year at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek.
  • The project, launched in November 2023, produces iron with zero emissions using green hydrogen, contributing to global decarbonisation efforts by reducing carbon dioxide emissions for every tonne of iron produced.
  • The award recognizes the project's impact on Namibia's hydrogen sector, emphasizing innovation, community and youth engagement, local content promotion, and knowledge transfer through people development.
  • The project is facilitated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), showcasing the country's commitment to sustainable investments and technological advancements in the hydrogen industry.
The HyIron Oshivela project in Namibia, located in the Erongo region near Arandis, has been awarded the prestigious His Excellency Hage Geingob Award for Namibian Hydrogen Project of the Year. Launched in November 2023, this project is Africa's first industrial-scale production of iron with zero emissions. It achieves this by utilizing green hydrogen in a carbon-neutral process, marking a significant milestone in global decarbonisation efforts by replacing carbon dioxide emissions for every tonne of iron produced. The award recognizes the impactful contribution of the HyIron Oshivela project to Namibia's hydrogen sector. It highlights the project's role in driving innovation, fostering community and youth engagement, promoting local content, and facilitating knowledge transfer through people development. The Minister of Mines and Energy, Hon. Tom Alweendo, commended the project for not only enhancing technical expertise but also strengthening commercial capabilities in the sector. In addition to HyIron Oshivela, Cleanergy Solutions Namibia and Daures Green Hydrogen Village were also nominated in the same category, showcasing the growing interest and investment in sustainable hydrogen projects in Namibia. The project's success underscores the country's commitment to sustainable investments and technological advancements in the hydrogen industry. For more information on investing in Namibia, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board's website and stay updated by joining their WhatsApp channel.
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