Namibia is thought to provide perfect circumstances for the creation of “green” hydrogen. Germany intends to gain from this for environmentally sustainable economic restructuring. Robert Habeck, the minister of economics, made it very clear in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia: It should be about a relationship at eye level.
The State House, where Namibian President Hage Geingob resides, is completely full. Vice-Chancellor Habeck has sent a sizable group that includes numerous managers. Geingob, who encourages German investment, claims that something similar to this has never happened before. Each German manager may provide a brief introduction. Eon is exploring ways to import green ammonia, according to management at the company. With funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the company Hylron wants to produce “green iron” in Namibia.
Germany has an enormous need for renewable hydrogen
As a result, the signals are “green.” By 2045, Germany must be CO2-neutral. For example, the steel and chemical industries’ production processes must be entirely transformed to do this. Massive volumes of green hydrogen are required, which will be created by electrolyzing water using electricity generated from renewable sources. According to a study by the Federation of German Industries, electrification is not technically feasible or cost-effective in these industrial areas.
A significant project to establish a production of green hydrogen with an investment volume of roughly ten billion dollars is planned for Namibia, a country that is more than twice the size of Germany but has a population of just under 2.6 million. According to Habeck, this about equals Namibia’s annual economic production. The project is much anticipated by the nation. It ought to be crucial to moving Namibia forward, as Energy Minister Tom Alwendo emphasizes.
The project, which has been ongoing for a while, also includes participation from the German business Enertrag. According to company president Gunar Hering, it is “very vital” that it is clear that Germany supports the project in light of Habeck’s visit and the project’s finance.
Deliveries starting in 2027
There is a tremendous possibility in Namibia to exploit the vast land area of the nation for the generation of green hydrogen and green ammonia. Additionally, the project aims to advance Namibia’s growth and create jobs. The hydrogen will be transformed into ammonia, sent to Germany starting in 2027, and used principally to produce fertilizers and in the chemical industry, taking the place of natural gas. A letter of intent between RWE and Namibia to buy green ammonia has already been signed. By 2026, the energy business hopes to have a terminal in Brunsbüttel that might act as a port of entry.
The Namibian people must benefit from the project
According to Habeck, Germany is making Namibia a proposal that may be different from that of “energy-hungry” nations. Germany wants to see stronger economic growth, higher levels of education, more job opportunities, and lower unemployment. A more reliable and environmentally friendly energy source for Namibia and its neighbor South Africa is possible.
Germany is interested in taking green ammonia that can be shipped across the oceans. To avoid becoming once again dependent on Russian gas, Namibia will become a significant supplier—though by no means the only one.
