Namibia-registered green hydrogen developer Hyphen Hydrogen Energy aims to start construction of Namibia’s first large-scale green hydrogen project in January 2025, with commissioning of the first phase by the end of 2026, according to a project update.

The $10bn development envisages production of 125,000t/yr in the first phase, rising to 300,000t/yr by 2030. Production would be based on 3GW of electrolyser capacity powered by 5-6GW of renewable generation. The production would be aimed at regional and global markets.

The next key milestone is finalisation of the implementation agreement between Hyphen and the Namibian government, which both sides are aiming to complete in August. The signing of the implementation agreement will trigger the start of a full feasibility study for the project.

“Namibia has the potential to become a global renewable energy powerhouse. It has a unique endowment of renewable resources and vast land area, and is supported by strong leadership from government with clear policy direction and relentless drive to see this vision successfully implemented,” says Hyphen CEO Marco Raffinetti.

The government awarded Hyphen preferred bidder status on the project last year, and work on prefeasibility and planning has progressed since then. The scope of the prefeasibility study includes an appraisal of how the Namibian Ports Authority could accommodate the green hydrogen industry in southern Namibia, with input from Port of Rotterdam as a strategic partner.

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Author: Stuart Penson