A JCOI/PTX grant to was recently offered to set up a Cleanergy hydrogen pilot plant and refueling station in Namibia. The grant was offered to Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a partnership between the Ohlthaver and List (O&L) Group and its international Belgian partner, CMB.TECH.Â
This was revealed at the Namibia National Green Hydrogen Conference that took place two weeks ago in the country’s capital. The conference, which attracted both local and international speakers and audiences, was also co-sponsored by Cleanergy Solutions Namibia.
Eike Krafft, Group Director at Innovations at the O&L Group said that three more projects will benefit from the grant. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) of Germany awarded the Namibian government a total of 30 million euros for the four projects.Â
The Cleanergy hydrogen pilot plant and refueling station in Zambia project completion date
According to Krafft the hydrogen pilot plant and refueling station is intended to be operating by the end of 2023. He said that the program is a first for Namibia, and they are immensely proud of it. In addition, the O&L Group Director said that they want to upskill Namibians with the assistance of their training center. As a result, Walvis Bay will start a hydrogen economy.
Also Read:Â Feasibility Studies to Begin this Year for Green Hydrogen-to-Ammonia Plant in Namibia
Internationally, green hydrogen has been lauded as a vital non-fossil energy carrier. Countries are therefore striving to decarbonize their economies and shift toward a future with cleaner energy. According to Krafft, they are aware of Namibia’s enormous potential to develop a significant green hydrogen industry and play a significant role in global energy markets.
In addition, Krafft said that the wind, sun, and seawater are the resources they have for developing a sustainable green hydrogen industrial base that will drive socio-economic growth. O&L is delighted to be a pioneer in this new industry in the country.
