Namibia's Green Hydrogen Ambitions: Exporting Surplus to South Africa
Key Ideas
  • Namibia's green hydrogen projects aim to export all produced hydrogen due to the absence of a domestic market, with potential for future domestic use.
  • A report highlighted South Africa as the cost-effective export destination for Namibia's green hydrogen, utilizing pipeline transport over more expensive shipping options.
  • Significant upfront investments in infrastructure and workforce training are needed for the development of hydrogen pipelines crossing national borders.
  • European government-related companies have pledged N$1.7 billion to support Namibia's green hydrogen projects, with Invest International from The Netherlands making the highest pledge.
Namibia's green hydrogen project is gaining global attention, but the absence of a domestic market poses challenges. A report by the International Energy Agency emphasizes the country's focus on exporting all produced hydrogen, with future plans for domestic use. South Africa emerges as the prime export destination via cost-effective pipeline transport. The maturity of hydrogen pipeline technology is noted, with the majority located in Europe and the United States. However, significant investments are required for infrastructure and workforce development. Namibia has already spent N$380 million on green hydrogen project development. Various projects like the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project and Cleanergy Solutions are underway, supported by pledges totaling N$1.7 billion from European entities. The Netherlands' Invest International leads in funding, showcasing international cooperation in the green hydrogen sector.
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