Also known as: Hyphen Chief Executive Officer Marco Raffinetti
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Informanté
Marco Raffinetti, CEO of Hyphen Hydrogen Energy commented that CC7 brings world-class technical expertise and proven delivery track record
“Marco Raffinetti, CEO of Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, commented that CC7 brings world-class technical expertise and a proven delivery track record in large-scale chemical and infrastructure projects.”
Hyphen facilitates high-level engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Chinese industrial giant CC7The Namibian
Marco Raffinetti led the visit to meet President Nandi-Ndaitwah in Chengdu, China
“The visit was led by Hyphen chief executive Marco Raffinetti.”
President meets Hyphen Hydrogen leadership in ChinaWindhoek Observer
Hyphen chief executive Marco Raffinetti said the project will include a desalination plant powered by renewable energy.
“In 2024, Hyphen chief executive Marco Raffinetti said the project will include a desalination plant powered by renewable energy.”
Zaamwani sees farming growth from Hyphen projectInformanté
Hyphen Chief Executive Officer Marco Raffinetti said the visit underscored strong partnership between company and government
“Hyphen Chief Executive Officer Marco Raffinetti said the visit underscored the strong partnership between the company and government, as well as a shared commitment to delivering a transformative project for Namibia.”
Vice President tours Hyphen green hydrogen project in LüderitzInformanté
Marco Raffinetti added partnership reflects commitment to positioning Namibian businesses to benefit from green hydrogen economy
“Marco Raffinetti, CEO of Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, added that this partnership reflects their commitment to ensuring that Namibian businesses are not only included, but are meaningfully positioned to participate in and benefit from the green hydrogen economy.”
Hyphen signs agreement to strengthen Namibian participation in green hydrogen value chainNew Era
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy CEO Marco Raffinetti stressed that real prize lies in network of suppliers and support industries
“He said projects like Secunda show the scale of operations possible, but stressed that the real prize lies in the network of suppliers and support industries behind them.”
Namibia eyes industrial shift in green hydrogen driveNew Era
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy CEO Marco Raffinetti welcomed the African Development Bank's approval as a decisive vote of confidence
“Hyphen Hydrogen Energy CEO Marco Raffinetti welcomed the decision as a decisive vote of confidence.”
AfDB backs Namibia’s Green Hydrogen dream …approves US$10m loan to signal confidence in renewable ambitionThe Namibian
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy chief executive Marco Raffinetti said AfDB's approval represents strong confidence in Hyphen's project
“"The African Development Bank's approval of this pre-investment facility represents a strong vote of confidence in Hyphen's project and in the broad ambitions of Namibia to develop one of the world's most transformative green hydrogen projects," Hyphen Hydrogen Energy chief executive Marco Raffinetti says.”
AfDB approves N$190m loan for Hyphen green hydrogenThe Namibian
Hyphen chief executive Marco Raffinetti says wind and solar energy measurement process poised to revolutionise project's ability to accurately model energy yield
“Hyphen chief executive Marco Raffinetti says the wind and solar energy measurement process is poised to revolutionise the project's ability to accurately model wind and solar energy yield, thereby enhancing the project's bankability.”
Hyphen starts collecting meteorological dataThe Namibian
Hyphen chief executive Marco Raffinetti says the letter reflects the crucial role projects like Hyphen would play in decarbonising heavy industry
“"The letter reflects the crucial role projects like ours would play in decarbonising heavy industry in Europe and beyond, and the leading role Germany is playing in driving forward global decarbonisation," Hyphen chief executive Marco Raffinetti says.”
German boost for Namibia’s Hyphen hydrogen projectHyphen Hydrogen Energy has facilitated a strategic engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah and her ministerial delegation with China National Chemical Engineering Corporation 7 (CC7) in Chengdu, China, to advance international cooperation and collaboration on Namibia's green energy transition.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has facilitated a strategic engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah and her ministerial delegation with China National Chemical Engineering Corporation 7 (CC7) in Chengdu, China, to advance international cooperation and collaboration on Namibia's green energy transition.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with representatives of China National Chemical Engineering and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy in Chengdu to discuss strengthening cooperation between Namibia and China in the emerging green hydrogen sector. The green hydrogen industry currently employs 800 people in Namibia, with N$2 billion invested in various projects.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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, 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 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 →