Also known as: Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Pty) Ltd
Developer of Namibia's first large-scale green hydrogen project near Lüderitz, structured as a public-private partnership with 24% government stake under a concession agreement signed in June 2023.
Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.
The Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is at the forefront of a consortium embarking on a N$100 billion green hydrogen project in Lüderitz vicinity
“A private German company, Enertrag, is at the forefront of a consortium embarking on a N$100 billion green hydrogen project in the vicinity of Lüderitz.”
Germany rejects Lüderitz’s request to decide use of N$100m grantThe Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is setting up project at port of Lüderitz
“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’The Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has rights to the project for 40 years
“The Hyphen Hydrogen Energy consortium, led by the German company Enertrag, has the rights to the project for 40 years.”
Lüderitz’s Energy GambleThe Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is estimated to require nearly US$10 billion investment for its southern Namibia project
“The Hyphen project alone, in southern Namibia's Tsau//Khaeb National Park (including the former Sperrgebiet), is estimated at nearly US$10 billion investment.”
Address Hydrogen Secrecy and ContradictionsThe Namibian
The government has picked Hyphen Hydrogen Energy as its preferred company to lead green hydrogen development
“What the government has told the public is that it has picked Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) as its preferred company to lead the development of the industry.”
Address Hydrogen Secrecy and ContradictionsThe Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy inked groundbreaking agreement with Itochu at State House
“This is after Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and Itochu, a major Japanese trading and investment firm, inked a groundbreaking agreement at State House yesterday.”
Japan enters Namibia’s green hydrogen rushThe Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy will have 24% equity held by Namibian government
“The Namibian presidency is driving self-praise for apparently negotiating a respectable 24% equity in Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and is already mobilising about N$14 billion to invest.”
What’s the Obsession With Share Ownership?The Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy was selected without going through the country's open public bidding process
“Namibia has opted to borrow money to acquire 24% equity in Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, which was selected without going through the country's open public bidding process.”
When Green Hydrogen Smells FishyThe Governor of //Kharas Region called on local communities to share ideas on how the green hydrogen industry should develop in the region, including priorities on employment, land use, and environmental safeguards. He emphasized that stakeholder engagement ensures communities have a voice in development plans, particularly for the anticipated Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Governor of //Kharas Region called on local communities to share ideas on how the green hydrogen industry should develop in the region, including priorities on employment, land use, and environmental safeguards. He emphasized that stakeholder engagement ensures communities have a voice in development plans, particularly for the anticipated Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
The National Planning Commission director general said Namibia is ready to move from planning to implementation of green hydrogen projects, despite the absence of dedicated legislation. The government aims to create 30,000 green jobs by 2030 and position Namibia as a low-carbon industry platform for southern Africa.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
National Assembly deputy speaker Phillipus Katamelo said that the 1904–1908 genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people can only be addressed through meaningful action, not words alone. He urged companies operating in Namibia to focus on improving social conditions and creating jobs in local communities as a way to help correct historical injustices.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
A €500 million framework loan facility from the European Investment Bank has not yet been rolled out in Namibia despite EU partnership progress in green hydrogen, critical raw materials, and infrastructure development.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy, in partnership with AHK Southern Africa and GIZ, held an Enterprise and Supplier Development workshop in Windhoek to strengthen Namibian business participation in the emerging green hydrogen sector and support local procurement within large-scale infrastructure projects. The initiative, supported by H2Uppp funding and a Letter of Intent, aligns with Namibia's industrialisation agenda as Hyphen develops the country's first large-scale green hydrogen project under a Feasibility and Implementation Agreement with the Government.
15 May 2026 · Informanté →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →