In line with the goals of the Paris Agreement, the Government of the Republic of Namibia is pursuing the long-term goal of climate neutrality. With the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Namibia aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and to further become a global net exporter and hub to produce Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

In Namibia’s view, only hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources – namely, Green Hydrogen – is sustainable in the long term. For this reason, the goal of the Namibian Government is to develop Green Hydrogen production capacities, promote a rapid market ramp-up and establish the corresponding value chains –both nationally and internationally. This will support local markets and local decarbonisation efforts, while generating employment for the Namibian people. As such, developing a Green Hydrogen industry will result in long-term pathways for economic recovery. As such, this pilot plant programme is linked to the ambitions articulated in the Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPPII).