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HyIron targets early 2027 construction start for major green iron expansion
HyIron Green Technologies is targeting the first quarter of 2027 to begin construction of the second phase of its flagship green iron project, as the company fi

China signals interest in Namibia’s green hydrogen and clean energy sector
China has signalled strong interest in expanding cooperation with Namibia in clean energy, sustainable resource development and green industrialisation as the t

Namibia seeks international partnerships to advance green hydrogen ambitions
Director General of the National Planning Commission, Kaire Mbuende, says Namibia is seeking targeted international partnerships to strengthen the technical cap

Namibia courts Chinese investment in green hydrogen and renewable energy
Namibia is intensifying efforts to attract Chinese investment into its emerging green hydrogen and renewable energy sector as it positions its vast solar and wi

Hyphen targets N$54bn local spend as Namibia hydrogen project advances
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy plans to channel about N$54 billion into Namibian businesses as part of its flagship green hydrogen project, underscoring a 30% local pro

Hyphen, Enertrag and GIZ sign partnership to develop local enterprises in green hydrogen industry
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Senior Manager Johannes Shipepe said the programme is designed to address capacity constraints among local companies as green hydrogen pr

Balancing the scales: Women working at the coalface of Namibia’s green hydrogen future
International Women’s Day often makes us think about representation: who is visible, who is included, and who gets a seat at the table. At Hyphen Hydrogen Energ

Namibia to launch first green hydrogen-powered freight locomotive
Namibia is set to introduce its first green hydrogen-powered heavy-duty freight locomotive later this year, marking a significant step in efforts to decarbonise

AfDB approves N $190m loan for Namibia’s Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project
The African Development Bank has approved a US$10 million (about N$190 million) loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to support a green ammonia project valued at more

Slow demand and red tape stall Namibia’s green hydrogen progress
Namibia’s green hydrogen sector is experiencing significant delays due to slow market demand, complex permitting processes and an uncompetitive fiscal framework

Cleanergy finalises design for N$5 billion Walvis Bay ammonia tank
Cleanergy Solutions Namibia is finalising the engineering design for a N$5 billion ammonia storage tank at the Port of Walvis Bay, a key step in its plan to est

LONGi to supply electrolyzer and BoP for Namibia’s Hydrogen Dune project
LONGi Hydrogen will supply a LONGi ALK Hi1 electrolyser and its Balance of Plant (BoP) for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia’s Hydrogen Dune project, which is schedul
