O&L and CMB-Tech plan to build the world’s first hydrogen-fueled tugs through their joint venture, Cleanergy Solutions.
CMB-Tech has also partnered with TransNamib, Hyphen Technical, CMB Tech, and the University of Namibia (UNAM) are partners in the HyRail project.
Although there is no timeline for tug boats, the International Rail Journal quote National Planning Commissioner Oberth Kandjoze saying that the rail project under HyRail is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2025.
Cleanergy Solutions has launched the first-ever green hydrogen service station in Namibia and Africa and is now targeting other projects, including building a Multifunctional Port Utility Vessel (MPHUV) powered by dual-fuel hydrogen engines.
The partners say the vessel can integrate different equipment for port operations because of its versatile design.
Additionally, using a green hydrogen-powered vessel will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The parties say the Port of Antwerp Bruges and Namport will be involved.
The HyRail project involves converting two diesel locomotives to run on green hydrogen. The project has €9.17 million war chest.
In addition, the Port of Antwerp Bruges, working with the Port of Walvis Bay, wants to invest about US$265 million in a hydrogen and ammonia storage and export facility.
