Energy – Windhoek Observer

05 Apr

Oil and Gas puts Namibia on the brink of economic boom

ObserverEnergy, National NewsOil and Gas puts Namibia on the brink of economic boom

Terblanché Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab has indicated that the recent oil and gas discoveries off the coast of Namibia hold the transformative potential to double the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and substantially increase its economic output. central bank’s governor predicted amid a period where exploration activities have already marked a positive influence on the economy, contributing an estimated growth of 0.4 percent annually between 2021 and 2023. !Gawaxab said that as exploration ventures intensify, these contributions are anticipated to soar, ushering in a new era of prosperity for Namibia. He emphasized the potential for currency appreciation as…

03 Apr

Namibia to host inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit

ObserverEnergy, National NewsNamibia to host inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia is set to host the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) in Windhoek, from 3 - 5 September 2024. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Senior Manager for Marketing, Branding & Communications Catherine Shipushu announced this today in Windhoek.She said the summit will be hosted under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution”. Adding that the summit will focus on the strategic role Africa expects to play in the global hydrogen market and will facilitate collaboration and advance dialogue across policy, investment and the emerging hydrogen value chain.“Following the initial announcement made as…

21 Mar

SNC Incorporated: Empowering Namibia’s Energy Oil and Gas Sector

ObserverEnergy, Observer MoneySNC Incorporated: Empowering Namibia’s Energy Oil and Gas Sector

As Namibia celebrates another year of independence, it is a moment to reflect on the steps made in various sectors, particularly the growing oil and gas industry. The exploration and exploitation of natural resources has opened opportunities for both domestic and international investments, positioning Namibia as a key player in the global energy landscape. Since its inception, SNC Incorporated has managed to carve out a niche as a leader in Namibia’s legal landscape, particularly in the energy, natural resources, commercial and dispute resolution sector. The Windhoek based law firm has built a reputation for excellence and integrity, setting new standards…

06 Mar

USAID grant significantly boosts Namibia’s Green Hydrogen initiative

ObserverEnergy, National NewsUSAID grant significantly boosts Namibia’s Green Hydrogen initiative

Niël Terblanché The United States government, through its USAID Mobilizing Investment project, has announced a generous grant of N$19 million to Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers (Pty) Limited. This critical financial injection is aimed at supporting the ambitious N$22 billion Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Namibia One Fund, marking a major milestone in Namibia’s journey towards sustainable development and green energy. The SDG Namibia One Fund unveiled at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP-27 in November 2022, stands as Namibia’s premier finance vehicle dedicated to the burgeoning green hydrogen industry. It is set to play a critical role in managing a…

08 Jan

Oil rig leaves Namibia

ObserverEnergy, Observer MoneyDeepsea Bollsta, Oil rig leaves Namibia

Northern Ocean Ltd, which has been operating an oil rig offshore Namibia has said that a subsidiary of Shell Plc did not exercise the remaining option available under the Deepsea Bollsta contract for work in Namibia. The Deepsea Bollsta is available from June 2024, and the company continues its ongoing dialogue with potential customers in the West African region and in harsh environment markets. The Deepsea Bollsta successfully transited from Norway to Namibia in December 2022 and commenced drilling exploration and appraisal wells in the Orange Basin. “The rig has maintained outstanding performance with the crews demonstrating the superior capabilities…

17 Nov

Feasibility on hydrogen locomotives underway

ObserverEnergy, Observer MoneyFeasibility on hydrogen locomotives underway

Chamwe Kaira The development of Africa’s first dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel locomotives is at feasibility and concept stage, CEO of Hyphen Technical, Konrad Boshoff said. The consortium led by hydrogen application development company, Hyphen Technical, comprises, TransNamib Holdings Limited, University of Namibia, CMB.TECH and Traxtion. “Funds will be raised through the grant, secured loans from partners and from capital from shareholders of the project company. The total cost of the entire project is €9.17 million including all work packages for the pilot and related research projects.” Cleanergy Solutions Namibia has already broken ground on the site outside Walvis Bay. Boshoff said commissioning…

31 Oct

Consumers get temporary relief as fuel prices remain unchanged

ObserverEnergy, Observer MoneyConsumers get temporary relief as fuel prices remain unchanged

Niël Terblanché In a welcome respite for consumers, fuel prices in Namibia will remain unchanged in November. The Ministry of Mines and Energy made the announcement on Friday. The decision comes after a period of steep increases in the prices of consumer goods in the country. The Ministry of Mines and Energy explained the reasons behind this decision, citing significant declines in global oil prices during October. The decline was attributed to a reduction in fuel demand, which outweighed the OPEC+ decision to maintain a reduction in oil production, thus keeping the supply constrained. Diesel, which serves as an indicator…

30 Oct

Uranium One Group gets an environmental clearance certificate

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Martin Endjala The Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism has issued an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to Uranium One Group a subsidiary of Rosatom to construct a field laboratory on farm Tripoli where its main field operations are for its headspring iunvestment in Namibia. The company Mining Projects and Executive Director Kirill Egorov-Kirillov, made this announcement last week in Windhoek while providing an update on the mining company’s latest activities. He confirmed that all due processes regarding the Environmental Impact Assessments were followed and that the company has once again illustrated that it is following all of Namibia’s laws, rules…

25 Oct

New substation project set to power economic growth

ObserverEnergy, National NewsNew substation project set to power economic growth

Niël Terblanché In a significant development for the energy infrastructure of Namibia’s coastal region, NamPower’s Managing Director, Kahenge Haulofu, announced the construction of a state-of-the-art indoor substation with a capacity of 132/66/33kV. This essential project is set to be located just outside Swakopmund. The introduction of this new substation is poised to be a game-changer, bolstering the bulk electricity supply to towns and industry along the coast It’s a crucial step to meet the escalating electricity demands, driven by the rapid socio-economic growth in the Erongo region. “The Sekelduin substation holds a prominent place among several vital transmission capital projects…

25 Oct

New GH2 legislative framework on the cards

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Martin Endjala Namibia will soon be commencing with preparations for the legislative framework of the highly anticipated green hydrogen that will see Namibia position itself not only as a leader in the green energy sector but also in sustainable energy. Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe, announced significant advancements in the green hydrogen ecosystem, with the potential of propelling Namibia towards a sustainable energy future. Mnyupe said the Ministry of Mines and Energy is set to inaugurate an inception workshop from 30 to 31 October 2023, heralding the commencement of preparations for the Namibian legislative framework for green hydrogen. Key government…