Cleanergy Solutions Namibia (Cleanergy) says it is progressing with plans to construct a N$4-billion (€230 million) ammonia terminal in Namibia, aimed for completion by 2028.
The company said the project is part of a broader initiative for commercial green hydrogen and ammonia production.
“We are currently building an ammonia terminal, which we hope to complete by 2026, although it may extend to 2027 or 2028. Additionally, we are focusing on commercial ammonia production, aiming for a target of around 2030 for this phase two project,” Cleanergy’s Development Committee member Eike Krafft said.
He further explained that officials have conducted six rounds of public consultations, ensuring community engagement and transparency.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has received the necessary registrations, and specialised studies are ongoing. Permitting is anticipated to be finalised by March next year.
“We have received our environmental clearance certificate for this plant, along with a second one. It has been a long process, but we are making significant progress,” he said.
Krafft also said total costs for the envisioned hydrogen and ammonia production plants could reach €10 billion.
“And then the commercial production of the hydrogen and the ammonia factory is very big. It’s €10 billion,” Krafft said.
This comes as the Namibian Ports Authority and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International this year signed an MoU to collaborate on green energy solutions, infrastructure development, capacity building, and the establishment of a green hydrogen supply chain between the two ports.
The bilateral agreements led to the establishment of Clearnergy Solutions Namibia by O&L – a Namibian company -and CMB.TECH Group, a Belgian entity.
The hydrogen production plant established at Walvis Bay uses solar energy for hydrogen production onsite.
The facility will supply hydrogen to trucks, port equipment, and railway applications.
As an integral part of this project, a Hydrogen Academy will be established to educate and train local individuals on hydrogen technology and its wide-ranging applications.
The Cleanergy Solutions Namibia project includes a 10-hectare solar park with a hydrogen production facility equipped with a 5-megawatt Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyser and a 5-megawatt hour battery.
The plant uses solar energy to produce hydrogen, which is then made available at the public hydrogen refuelling station for trucks and heavy-duty applications.
Cleanergy Solutions Namibia (Cleanergy) is a joint venture between the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group and CMB.TECH and part of projects facilitated by the Namibia Investment Development Board.
