Will hydrogen production affect Namibia's energy supply?

Significant energy demand from hydrogen production could strain Namibia’s supply of renewable energy and compete with and delay its efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuel intensive imports and scale the renewable share in its energy mix.

Can Namibia become a green hydrogen hub?

The vision is to establish a green hydrogen production hub that can supply both domestic needs and export markets. Namibia aspires to produce up to 300,000 tons of green hydrogen annually by 2040, targeting Europe and Asia, which are increasingly shifting towards hydrogen as a clean energy source.

What is Namibia's green hydrogen potential?

Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Potential Namibia has gained international attention for its ambitious National Green Hydrogen Strategy of 2022, which aims to harness the country’s unique mix of wind and solar resources to provide a stable supply of low-cost, clean power for hydrogen production.

Could green hydrogen help decarbonise Namibia's mining sector?

The country has modest industrial capacity, does not refine oil domestically, and imports the majority of its fertiliser demand. While there is limited domestic demand, Namibia’s hydrogen strategy notes green hydrogen could play a role in decarbonising the mining sector, for example through green hydrogen fuelled heavy-duty mining trucks .

What is Namibia's Hydrogen strategy?

Namibia’s hydrogen strategy plans to export hydrogen to Europe, China, Japan, and South Korea in the form of ammonia, green hydrogen-based hot briquetted iron, methanol, and e-kerosene , but the country needs to develop more complex technical and industrial capacity to produce these derivatives .

Does Namibia support a hybrid energy model?

The Honourable Mr. Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy, has articulated Namibia’s stance as one that supports a hybrid energy model. This model seeks to integrate both fossil fuels and green hydrogen, thereby promoting a balanced and sustainable energy portfolio.