Energy

Solarcentury Africa has inaugurated the first merchant solar project in Namibia, following the commissioning of its 19.3 MWp Gerus solar photovoltaic plant near Gerus in the Otjozondjupa Region. The Gerus...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $10 million (about N$185 million) loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to accelerate development of Namibia’s flagship green ammonia project, an initiative valued...

The HyIron Oshivela project has moved from a skeptical idea to reality, from doubt to hope. In just 12 months, the project has turned the barren desert into a thriving...

The French major independent power producer, HDF Energy, says its Renewstable® Swakopmund project will cost N$4.5 billion. HDF Energy director for Southern Africa, Nicolas Lecomte, told a local radio station that...

Appian Capital Advisory LLP has acquired a majority stake in Emerging Markets Energy Services Company (Emesco)’s 5.4 MW photovoltaic installation near the Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine. Emesco operates in renewable...

By Angelique Peake and Olavi Hangula "Implementing a robust local content policy in the oil and gas industry isn't just about extracting resources; it's about empowering local economies and fostering...

By Dr Reem El Sherif and Ruusa Nandago The Just Energy Transition (JET), a concept buzzing in the world’s corridors, is nothing new and was initially coined in the 1980s. ...

By NJ Ayuk Although Africa's natural gas production is expected to remain relatively flat over the next two years - increasing only slightly from 268 billion cubic meters (bcm) today to...

BW Energy has paid Namibia N$661 million (US$34.8 million) as of 31 December 31, 2023, in taxes and royalties. The company, which owns 95% of the operated ownership interest in...

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo told the newly appointed eight National Energy Council members that people with the power to change the status quo for the better are scared...