Also known as: NGH2P · GH2
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme — government initiative receiving green energy project proposals and developing sectoral investment plans to advance low-carbon industrial development, as of 2026.
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Windhoek Observer
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is developing green iron and green industrial products
“For Namibia, the development of green iron and other green industrial products forms part of efforts to convert the country's renewable energy resources into higher-value economic activity.”
Green iron puts Namibia at Africa’s value frontierInformanté
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme will host an online Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting
“THE Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) and ERM will host an online Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting to discuss the findings of the draft Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) for Green Energy Production and Industrialisation in the Southern Corridor Development Initiative (S-CDI).”
Public invited to share views on Green Hydrogen Environmental and Social AssessmentsThe Namibian
the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme received 148 project proposals before February closing date
“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 youthWindhoek Observer
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is leading development efforts in green hydrogen sector
“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 NamibiaWindhoek Observer
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme interim head Joseph Mukendwa said STIP helps identify projects and policy measures to move Namibia from planning into implementation
“"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 OctoberInformanté
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is led by Joseph Mukendwa as Interim Head
“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 developmentInformanté
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is spearheading a high-level technical delegation to China to advance renewable energy goals
“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 capacityNew Era
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme led the delegation to China
“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 solutionsThe Namibian
James Mnyupe was former boss of Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (GH2)
“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 UhdeThe Namibian
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme defended participation at Swapo mini rally as informing public
“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 appearanceNamibia's interim green hydrogen programme head emphasised at the African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town that Namibia and South Africa should collaborate to advance green industrialisation, build regional value chains, and position Southern Africa as a competitive global producer of green products.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's interim green hydrogen programme head emphasised at the African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town that Namibia and South Africa should collaborate to advance green industrialisation, build regional value chains, and position Southern Africa as a competitive global producer of green products.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Germany's development commissioner highlighted Namibia's emerging green iron industry as an example of how Africa can use green hydrogen to create local value and support industrialisation rather than export raw resources. Namibia is participating in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town in September 2026.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme and ERM are inviting public input on a draft Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment for Green Energy Production in the Southern Corridor Development Initiative. A stakeholder meeting will be held on Thursday, 3 September 2026, and comments on the draft assessment are open for public review until Friday, 4 September 2026.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The government and international partners, launching the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, emphasised that Namibia's green hydrogen transition must create opportunities for women, young people and local communities. The project aims to strengthen the country's policy framework, institutional capacity, technical readiness and environmental safeguards as it positions itself as a green hydrogen producer.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
||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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →