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Hyphen Hydrogen Energy

Also known as: Hyphen · Hyphen Africa · Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Pty) Ltd · Hyphen Hydrogen

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy — green hydrogen and ammonia project developer in Lüderitz operating as a public-private partnership, securing African Development Bank funding and local supplier partnerships.

2023-06-212026-05-11
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  1. May 2026

  2. Justicia Shipena Agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani says the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project could open new opportunities for agriculture, including a green scheme in Aus supported by desalinated water. …

    Windhoek Observer

    Zaamwani sees farming growth from Hyphen project
  4. April 2026

  7. … Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Enertrag and GIZ to support Namibian suppliers in the green hydrogen value chain through the Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme held a signing ceremony yesterday in Windhoek. …

    New Era

    Namibia eyes industrial shift in green hydrogen drive
  8. March 2026

  9. … The Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) project in Namibia is designed to create approximately 15 000 temporary jobs during construction (spanning 4–5 years) and 3 000 permanent, skilled positions once the project is fully operational. …

    New Era

    Keetmans VTC arms trainees  for energy projects
  13. February 2026

  14. … The committee also visited the old powerhouse in Lüderitz, which has been converted into a museum and business hub hosting several enterprises, including green hydrogen company Hyphen. …

    New Era

    Government investments need tracking – Shiimi
Agriculture & Land

Hyphen hydrogen project offers water, farming opportunities for Aus

The News

Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani says the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project near Lüderitz could provide desalinated water to support farming in water-stressed Aus and enable a green scheme in the area, while also delivering wider economic benefits and requiring sector-wide adjustments.

Why it matters

The Hyphen hydrogen project could deliver desalinated water and farming opportunities to water-stressed Aus while driving green energy development.

5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Hyphen hydrogen project offers water, farming opportunities for Aus

    Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani says the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project near Lüderitz could provide desalinated water to support farming in water-stressed Aus and enable a green scheme in the area, while also delivering wider economic benefits and requiring sector-wide adjustments.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Vice President reaffirms support for Hyphen green hydrogen project

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Hyphen green hydrogen project in Lüderitz to reaffirm government support for the initiative and highlight its role in economic transformation, job creation, and sustainable development. The project is structured as a public-private partnership with government holding a 24% stake under a concession agreement signed in June 2023.

    5 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 20 April

  1. Hyphen secures EUR 600,000 for Namibian green hydrogen supplier development

    Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, partnering with Enertrag and GIZ, will sign a cooperation agreement under the International Hydrogen Ramp-up Programme to strengthen Namibian supplier capacity in the green hydrogen sector. The initiative, funded by EUR 300,000 from H2UPPP and EUR 300,000 from Hyphen, will implement an Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme to build capability and competitiveness of Namibian enterprises.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Hyphen to invest N$54 billion with local Namibian businesses

    Hyphen Hydrogen Energy plans to spend N$54 billion on procurement from local Namibian businesses over its project lifespan, targeting 30% local procurement. The company has launched a capacity-building programme with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, backed by grant funding, to help Namibian companies compete for specialised opportunities across the hydrogen sector value chain.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibia strengthens green hydrogen industry through supplier partnerships

    Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Enertrag and GIZ signed an agreement to support Namibian suppliers in the green hydrogen value chain through an Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme. The partnership aims to strengthen local capacity and participation, with over €40 million committed to Namibian projects and focus on building domestic industries, creating jobs, and increasing processed exports rather than raw material exports.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Keetmanshoop VTC trains youth for green energy sectors

    The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre has opened new intakes offering courses in solar installation, welding, electrical engineering, and logistics tailored to job requirements in emerging green hydrogen, oil, and gas sectors. The centre, which admits trainees nationally and provides free tuition through government policy, will inaugurate with Vice President Lucia Witbooi this Thursday.

    17 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 March

  1. Green hydrogen project in Namibia raises environmental and heritage concerns

    A proposed hydrogen production facility in Namibia's Tsau ||Khaeb National Park promises jobs and clean energy exports, but conservationists warn it risks harming endangered wildlife like African penguins and unique desert plants, while local activists raise concerns about community engagement and respect for sites of colonial genocide.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. Namibia's green hydrogen plan raises conservation concerns

    A major hydrogen production facility planned for Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park promises jobs and economic growth but risks damaging endangered wildlife like African penguins and unique desert plants, prompting conservationists to warn of impacts on biodiversity despite Hyphen's commitments to minimise disturbance.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. LPM questions green hydrogen project as political vote-winning tool

    An LPM parliamentarian has criticized the green hydrogen project as a political campaign tool rather than a genuine development plan, citing the lack of a dedicated legislative framework. The government's press secretary defended the project as part of Namibia's development vision alongside oil and gas initiatives, while the minister acknowledged no standalone green hydrogen act exists but said the sector is governed by existing environmental and energy legislation.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 February

  1. Parliament's economy committee inspects regional projects

    Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning completed an oversight visit to the //Kharas region to monitor capital projects including airport infrastructure, hospital renovations, and the railway line. Committee chairperson Iipumbu Shiimi said Parliament has a constitutional responsibility to track government investments to ensure effective use of public funds and tangible benefits to citizens, though some concerns were raised about slow implementation and official absenteeism.

    2 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 22 January

  1. AfDB approves US$10m loan for Namibia's green hydrogen project

    The African Development Bank has approved a US$10 million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy for detailed engineering studies on Namibia's green hydrogen and ammonia project near Lüderitz, a development that could create 15,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent positions while producing up to two million tonnes of green ammonia annually for export.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

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