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Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme

Also known as: NGH2P · GH2

Government initiative receiving 148 green energy proposals worth around US$1 billion for low-carbon industrial development and renewable energy expansion in Namibia.

2024-03-022026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme received 148 project proposals before February closing date

    Source

    Following the June announcement, the government launched the call for project proposals aligned with the CIF Industry Decarbonisation Programme in September 2025, and 148 proposals were received before the closing date in February.

    Green billions must trickle down to youth
  3. May 2026
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is leading development efforts in green hydrogen sector

    Source

    The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, supported by donor funding of €8.85 million (about N$189 million), is leading development efforts in the sector alongside a national task force for education, training and research.

    EU loan facility yet to roll out in Namibia
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme interim head Joseph Mukendwa said STIP helps identify projects and policy measures to move Namibia from planning into implementation

    Source

    "It is helping us identify which projects, infrastructure enablers, industrial opportunities and policy measures can move Namibia from planning into implementation," he said.

    Namibia set to submit green investment plan in October
  6. Informanté

    Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is led by Joseph Mukendwa as Interim Head

    Source

    This view was echoed by Joseph Mukendwa, Interim Head of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, who highlighted that the plan is designed to help Namibia unlock catalytic concessional finance and attract additional support from development finance institutions, multilateral development banks, and private investors.

    Namibia prepares Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan to boost industrial development
  7. April 2026
  8. Informanté

    Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is spearheading a high-level technical delegation to China to advance renewable energy goals

    Source

    THE Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, in collaboration with the Global Wind Energy Council, is spearheading a high-level technical delegation to the People's Republic of China to advance Namibia's renewable energy goals and green industrialisation agenda.

    Namibia engages China to strengthen renewable energy technology capacity
  9. New Era

    Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme led the delegation to China

    Source

    The delegation was led by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme in partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council.

    Namibia looks to China for renewable energy solutions
  10. November 2025
  11. The Namibian

    James Mnyupe was former boss of Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (GH2)

    Source

    Plant engineering company Thyssenkrupp Uhde has appointed former Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (GH2) boss James Mnuype as its new senior vice president for sub-Saharan Africa.

    GH2’s Mnyupe joins Thyssenkrupp Uhde
  12. November 2024
  13. The Namibian

    Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme defended participation at Swapo mini rally as informing public

    Source

    The Namibia Green Hydrogen programme and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) have defended their participation at a recent Swapo mini rally, saying they were simply informing the public about their respective projects.

    Green Hydrogen programme, Namcor defend Swapo rally appearance
  14. March 2024
  15. The Namibian

    The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme appointed seven executives to its inaugural office on three-year contracts from 1 February

    Source

    The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, led by James Mnyupe, has appointed seven executives to its inaugural office on three-year contracts from 1 February.

    Mnyupe’s green hydrogen office appoints 7 executives

Monday 15 June

  1. ||Kharas leaders call for green hydrogen jobs for youth

    ||Kharas Regional Council chairperson Gerrit Witbooi says regional leadership wants to see the Climate Investment Fund's green hydrogen projects deliver employment, skills development, and enterprise creation for local young people, particularly in towns such as Lüderitz and Aus.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 18 May

  1. €500m EU investment bank loan yet to launch

    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

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibia to submit green industrial investment plan by October

    Namibia is expected to submit its sectoral transformation investment plan under the Climate Investment Funds Industry Decarbonisation Programme by October, aiming to unlock up to US$250 million in concessional climate finance for low-carbon industrial development. The plan will identify projects and policy measures to move Namibia from planning into implementation, with 78 projects and developers already shortlisted for engagement.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 7 May

  1. Namibia preparing investment plan for industrial development

    Namibia is developing a Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Funds Industry Decarbonisation Programme, which has secured access to up to USD 250 million in concessional climate finance to support low-carbon industrial development. The plan aims to translate policy into practical industrial investments, expand manufacturing, strengthen mineral beneficiation, and create jobs, with submission to the Climate Investment Funds expected in October 2026.

    7 May 2026 · Informanté

Sunday 19 April

  1. Namibia delegation visits China to advance renewable energy capacity

    A technical delegation comprising representatives from the Namibia Power Corporation, Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, and the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is in China to study advanced renewable energy technologies, including wind energy, solar solutions, and battery storage, with engagements centered on scaling Namibia's infrastructure and supporting the country's goal to increase renewable energy's share in the national energy mix from 54% to 70% by 2040.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté

Friday 17 April

  1. Namibia sends delegation to China for renewable energy expertise

    A high-level Namibian delegation, led by the Green Hydrogen Programme and supported by the Global Wind Energy Council, is visiting China to study renewable energy solutions and industrial development, with focus on wind power, solar energy, battery storage, and fuel cells. The visit aims to help Namibia reduce electricity imports, build local energy supply, and eventually become a green energy exporter.

    17 April 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Namibia launches study on sustainable aviation fuel production

    Namibia has begun a six-month feasibility study on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the International Civil Aviation Organisation's ACT-SAF Programme, sponsored by Switzerland. The study will assess Namibia's readiness in policy, feedstock availability, infrastructure, and investment potential to position the country within emerging green aviation value chains.

    7 April 2026 · New Era

Friday 13 March

  1. Namibia receives 148 green energy project proposals worth N$16.5b

    The Namibian government has received 148 project proposals for its Green Hydrogen Programme, representing potential investments of around US$1 billion. Of these, 77 projects align closely with the programme's objectives, covering clean energy, industrial development, infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture, with the initiative aiming to mobilise over US$1 billion in total investment through concessional climate finance and development bank support.

    13 March 2026 · New Era

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