National green hydrogen roadshow hits the road
Government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) announced dates for a National Green Hydrogen Roadshow, which runs from August until October 2023, will see members of both parties engage with stakeholders across the country to share information on the Hyphen project and the Socio-economic Development (SED) Framework launched in KeetmanshoopThe roadshow kicks off in the Khomas region on Tuesday (22 August 2023), and will subsequently tour major towns spanning all 14 regions nationwide.
The Hyphen project is being developed as the first step in the implementation of GRN’s strategy to establish a large-scale green hydrogen industry in Namibia to support economic growth in the country with a total investment of US$10 billion - roughly the equivalent of Namibia’s annual GDP.
It is estimated that the project will create up to 15 000 new jobs during the construction phase and 3 000 permanent jobs during its operation, with a target for around 90% of these jobs to be filled by Namibians. Hyphen is targeting 30% local procurement for goods, services and materials throughout both the construction and operational phases.
Sharing information
Toni Beukes, Head of ESG at Hyphen, said: “We’re looking forward to engaging with stakeholders to explain more about the project and share information about how the SED Framework can benefit Namibians. We’re keen to understand more about what our stakeholders would like to know, speak about any concerns they may have and have an open and transparent conversation about the project, our timelines and goals.”
The roadshow meetings will be led by the Hon. Obeth Mbui Kandjoze, the Director General of the National Planning Commission and Chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council, and hosted by each of the regional governors, chairpersons and their respective constituency councillors, with presentations from Hyphen.
Hyphen’s project is one of the largest green hydrogen projects globally and will supply and contribute to the decarbonisation of Namibia’s energy systems, as well as export green ammonia to international markets. Hyphen is targeting an annual production of one million tonnes of green ammonia by 2027, with plans to increase annual production to two million tonnes by 2029, cutting 5 to 6 million tonnes in CO2 emissions every year. Operating at full scale, Hyphen’s project could produce 350 000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
Khomas dates
• Tuesday (22 August) 09:00 to 12:00: John Pandeni & Samora Machel Constituencies. Venue: John Pandeni Constituency Hall, Cnr of Abraham Mashego Street and Independence Avenue, Luxury Hill, Katutura
• Tuesday (22 August) 14:00 to 17:00: Tobias Hainyeko & Moses Garoȅb Constituencies. Venue: Moses Garoȅb Constituency Office, 970 Outapi Street, Havana, Katutura
• Wednesday (23 August) 09:00 to 12:00: Katutura Central & East Constituencies. Venue: Katutura Community Hall, Wilibald Kapuenene Street, Katutura
• Wednesday (23 August) 14:00 to 17:00: Khomasdal & Windhoek West Constituencies. Venue: Kovambo Nuyoma Community Hall, Khomas Regional Council, Pullman Street, 16 Windhoek West opposite Rhino Park
• Thursday (24 August) 09:00 to 12:00: Windhoek East Constituency. Venue: Dagbreek School, John Ludwig and Hebenstreit Street.