{"id":76654,"date":"2024-09-12T18:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T18:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/eu-cements-interest-in-erongos-green-hydrogen-plans"},"modified":"2024-09-12T18:21:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T18:21:00","slug":"eu-cements-interest-in-erongos-green-hydrogen-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/eu-cements-interest-in-erongos-green-hydrogen-plans","title":{"rendered":"EU cements interest in Erongo\u2019s green hydrogen plans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>The European Union\u2019s energy commissioner says the union is committed to fostering Namibia\u2019s leadership in the global green hydrogen economy.<\/b><\/p>\n

Following the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek last week, European Union (EU) energy commissioner Kadri Simson, together with Namibia\u2019s green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe, visited key green hydrogen projects in the Erongo region this past weekend.<\/p>\n

The visit further cemented the partnership between Namibia and the EU to establish a sustainable green energy future.<\/p>\n

The tour featured stops at Cleanergy Solutions near Walvis Bay, HyIron near Arandis, HDF Energy near Swakopmund and Namport.<\/p>\n

This visit also comes on the heels of the EU\u2019s announcement of four new Team Europe initiatives, collectively valued at approximately N$730 million, during the summit.<\/p>\n

Of this, nearly N$500 million has been earmarked for developing Namibia\u2019s entire hydrogen value chain.<\/p>\n

\u201cNamibia has vast wind and solar resources, the right policies and visionary leaders,\u201d Simson said over the weekend.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe EU is committed to fostering Namibia\u2019s leadership in the global green hydrogen economy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

HyIron aims to decarbonise the steel industry by using green hydrogen to produce direct reduced iron from local iron ore.<\/p>\n

The company is constructing a 25-hectare, 25-megawatt solar plant to support the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are currently developing the world\u2019s first large-scale green iron refinery plant. We already have over 16.8 megawatts of solar installed, and the team working on site consists of Namibians from across the country,\u201d HyIron project engineer Kelvine Amukwaya said.<\/b><\/p>\n

The delegation also visited Cleanergy Solutions Namibia\u2019s green hydrogen production hub near Dune 7.<\/p>\n

This facility includes a refuelling station and a training centre.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe centre will ensure Namibia builds a skilled workforce to support this new industry,\u201d said Mnyupe.<\/p>\n

HDF Energy\u2019s Renewstable Swakopmund project demonstrated the integration of hydrogen production, storage and distribution.<\/p>\n

With a N$4.5 billion investment, this project aims to provide consistent clean energy for Namibia. Off-take agreements with NamPower are underway.<\/p>\n

The visit concluded at Namport, where preparations are underway for constructing a bulk ammonia terminal.<\/p>\n

This terminal is set to begin construction in early 2025, according to Namport executive engineer Elzevir Gelderbloem.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the port authority, Namport has the responsibility to ensure the export of green molecules such as hydrogen and ammonia,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been in discussions with European port authorities, including the Port of Rotterdam, to form green corridors to Europe. Our plans are in place, and we are ready to accommodate the industry\u2019s needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2022, the Namibia and the EU formalised their partnership through the Strategic Partnership on Green Hydrogen and Critical Raw Materials.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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