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Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme

Also known as: NGH2P · GH2 · Green Hydrogen Programme

Government initiative receiving 148 green energy project proposals worth US$1 billion for clean energy and industrial development in Namibia.

2024-03-022026-05-11

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  1. May 2026
  2. tilateral banks, and private investors. “This process is designed to help Namibia unlock catalytic concessional finance and crowd in further support from development finance institutions, multilateral development banks and private investors,” said Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme

    Windhoek Observer

    Namibia set to submit green investment plan in October
  3. April 2026
  4. March 2026
  5. November 2025
  6. 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.

    The Namibian

    GH2’s Mnyupe joins Thyssenkrupp Uhde
  7. February 2025
  8. November 2024
  9. October 2024
Mining & Energy

Namibia to submit green industrial investment plan by October

The News

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

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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