The N$190-billion Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project near Lüderitz recently got a boost when the German government confirmed its suitability to be designated a strategic foreign project. …
German boost for Namibia’s Hyphen hydrogen projectNamibia Minute.
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Hyphen Hydrogen Energy
Also known as: Hyphen · Hyphen Africa · Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Pty) Ltd · Hyphen Hydrogen
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy — green hydrogen and ammonia project developer in Lüderitz operating as a public-private partnership, securing African Development Bank funding and local supplier partnerships.
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- March 2024
- January 2024
… On 22 December, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy announced that the government, via the SDG Namibia One fund, finalised a share subscription agreement. …
Hyphen, Govt agree on 24% equity stake- December 2023
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy finalised a €5 million (N$ 102 million) agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on the sidelines of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). …
Hyphen secures N$102 million for hydrogen project- November 2023
Green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe said the much-touted Hyphen green hydrogen project in Tsau //Khaeb National Park is awaiting approval and must first undergo thorough environmental and technical evaluations to ensure it doesn’t impact park tourism. …
Hyphen not a done deal – Mnyupe- October 2023
The Namibian government is strategising to use the potential income generated from its recent oil and gas findings to buy a 24% stake in the untested Hyphen Hydrogen Energy green hydrogen project. …
Govt eyes oil money to finance 24% Hyphen stakeHyphen Hydrogen Energy has promised to prioritise environmental sustainability as it embarks on its ambitious green hydrogen project within the Tsau //Khaeb National Park. …
Hyphen promises environmental sustainability at Lüderitz… A policy and enactment of the synthetic fuels industry has also been expressed to regulate the industry as expectations heighten amid the US$9,6 billion Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project. …
‘600 000 new jobs by 2040’Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s chief executive, Marco Raffinetti, says disclosing information on the company’s agreements with the government would be detrimental to the development of its green hydrogen project. …
Hyphen maintains secrecy on agreements with Govt… However, Hutter says because of the German history in Namibia, it is of utmost importance for the German government, that the cooperation between Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and the Namibian government is a true and fair partnership. …
Germany rejects Lüderitz’s request to decide use of N$100m grant… Kanime said that with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy setting up a project, the port of Lüderitz will be utilised. …
‘I want to leave the country in good shape’
Agriculture & Land
Hyphen hydrogen project offers water, farming opportunities for Aus
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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
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 →
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 →