Zhero has announced the launch of a green ammonia project in Namibia, aiming to produce 500,000 tonnes annually from 2029.
The project, located 70 kilometres from Walvis Bay, marks a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to become a global leader in green energy.
Zhero Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Alessandra Pasini , said the final investment decision is expected by 2026, calling the timeline a “very fast-track” process.
In addition to securing private farmland, Zhero has signed lease agreements for an industrial park and storage facilities near Namport.
“The project will produce 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia and is 70 kilometres from Walvis Bay. We have secured private farmland and have signed lease agreements for two additional parcels of land—one for an industrial park and another near Namport for storage. We are targeting a final investment decision by 2026, which is a very fast-track timeline,” Pasini said.
She highlighted Zhero’s commitment to developing the project in collaboration with the Namibian government, local stakeholders, and the people of Namibia, citing the country’s vision, leadership, and natural resources as key reasons for their choice.
“We are committed to developing this project in close partnership with the Namibian government, local stakeholders, and the people of Namibia. We chose Namibia because of its vision, leadership, and abundant natural resources, and we’re proud to be here today, making real progress,” said Pasini during a recent Green Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek.
Pasini emphasised that the project aligns with Zhero’s broader mission to produce green molecules, noting that the company’s founders bring deep experience in renewable infrastructure projects.
“Our ambition is to bring the second gigascale green hydrogen project online, following the NEOM project, with which we are closely familiar due to the founders’ involvement,” she said.
Zhero , a global developer of large-scale clean energy projects, has partnered with Envision Energy to accelerate the project.
“We have worked hard to find the right local partner and advance the development of this project. Today, I’m excited to announce our partnership with Envision. This partnership will enable us to accelerate project development while ensuring we remain competitive,” said Pasini.
Frank Yu, Vice President of Envision Energy, confirmed the company’s role, stating, “We are honoured to join Zhero as co-developers of the gigawatt-scale Zero Molecular Walvis Bay Project.”
He highlighted local involvement and noted that Envision Energy is committed to localising their advanced green hydrogen technologies in Namibia and training local talent to operate this project safely and efficiently.
“We are currently building the world’s largest green ammonia and green hydrogen project in Inner Mongolia. Now, we will collaborate with Zhero to replicate this large-scale project here in Namibia,” Yu added.
