Namibia takes the stage at African Energy Week 2024
This year, Namibia returns to AEW 2024 with a focus on expanding investment opportunities in both its oil and green hydrogen sectors. Namibia''s participation in African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, held from November 4-8 in Cape Town, will highlight the country''s growing prominence in Africa''s energy landscape.
Namibia''s electricity export ambitions hit a major snag
In a development that could destabilise Namibia''s electricity export initiative, industry sources have told African Energy the authorities have drastically downsized the amount of power allowed for export from 750MW to 100MW, making export-oriented independent power producers'' plants economically unviable.
Africa Energy Outlook 2022
Today''s global energy crisis underscores the urgency and magnitude of the task of transforming Africa''s energy sector, as well as the benefits of an accelerated shift to more affordable and cleaner sources of energy.The Africa Energy Outlook 2022 is a new special report from the International Energy Agency''s World Energy Outlook series.
Namibia: Standard Bank agrees N$144.4m loan for HopSol
South Africa''s Standard Bank has agreed a corporate loan worth N$144.4m ($9m) with Windhoek-based independent power producer HopSol. HopSol Africa Ltd is part of Switzerland-based HopSol AG, a family-owned company whose chairman is Robert Hopperdietzel. Standard Bank senior manager Manus Grobler told African Energy that the
Namibia: Waste-to-energy advisory EoI issued | African Energy
Namibia''s Otjiwarongo municipality has called for expressions of interest (EoIs) for transaction advisory services for a wastewater treatment plant and waste-to-energy power plant under a public/private partnership (PPP) structure. 0 Basket South Africa''s third battery IPP window attracts 33 bidders. South Africa. Power, Energy storage.
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Namibia''s Renewable Energy Revolution: Paving the
By harnessing its solar and wind resources, Namibia can reduce its reliance on imported energy, promote energy security, and mitigate the environmental impact of fossil fuels. Moreover, increased access to
Promise of Namibian oil and gas industry from Orange Basin
Several majors plan to soon follow Galp Energia to drill in Africa''s most exciting frontier play, while a number of potential partners contemplate farming-in to the Portuguese company''s Mopane asset. The potential for new discoveries and the likelihood of M&A activity has pushed the question of a future Namibian oil and gas industry to the top of the agenda, writes
Namibia: ReconAfrica prepares Kavango drilling | African Energy
Canada''s ReconAfrica has identified several prospects following the completion of a 2D seismic programme in the Kavango sedimentary basin in northeast Namibia. A spokesperson for the company told African Energy that data from the campaign had led to "the identification of multiple drilling prospects targeting commercial accumulations of oil and
African producers from established Namibia to newcomer
Uranium industry figures say African producers should benefit from the growing interest around the world in developing more nuclear power, after a long slump following the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan. Established producers such as Namibia – which could become the world''s second-largest producer in the next decade – Niger and Malawi are eyeing greater
Namibia: Uranium miner confirms solar power plant construction
French uranium miner Orano''s Orano Mining Namibia (OMN) subsidiary said construction work has started at the first phase of the Sorexa solar PV project that will supply its Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), sited 35km north of Swakopmund. Sorexa is planned to be scaled up, with future phases supplying other commercial and industrial offtakers in Namibia.
Namibia''s oil and gas exploration and production acreage –
Updated January 2024, this map provides a detailed overview of the hydrocarbons sector in Namibia. The map shows blocks that are open, under application, under review and licensed. Licensed blocks are shaded to show reconnaissance, exploration and production acreage. Block operators and oil and gas fields are marked, with basin boundaries and names shown.
Namibia''s power infrastructure – revised September 2020
Revised in September 2020, this map provides a detailed overview of the power sector in Namibia. The locations of power generation facilities that are operating, under construction or planned are shown by type – including liquid fuels, natural gas, coal, hybrid, hydroelectricity, solar (PV and CSP), wind and biomass/biogas. Generation sites are marked
Namibian Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino to Speak at African Energy
Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner of Namibia''s Ministry of Mines and Energy, will lead discussions on the country''s evolution into a hydrocarbon producer and the status of existing high-profile discoveries by Shell and TotalEnergies at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024, scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town.
Namibia''s path to renewable energy leadership
Namibia stands at the forefront of a renewable energy revolution, leveraging its abundant sunshine and strong coastal winds to establish itself as a clean energy leader. With vast, arid landscapes perfectly suited for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and wind turbines, the country is rapidly transforming its energy infrastructure to meet both
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Namibia: Government pushes Kudu gas field development
First discovered in 1974, the offshore Kudu gas field could provide substantial gas-to-power capacity for Namibia''s domestic market and for export to South Africa. Officials say it will proceed independently of recent massive Orange Basin discoveries further south, but industry observers are sceptical of the electricity export plans, citing the lack of transmission
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Namibia and particularly the 4th Namibia International Energy Conference. This conference provides a great opportunity to outline Africa''s energy sector to a global audience, right here on the African soil and showcase the leadership we have displayed in crafting a sustainable energy transition and creating an attractive
Namibia bans unprocessed ore exports in move to
Following controversy around a Chinese-backed lithium project, the Namibian government has banned exports of unprocessed critical mineral exports in a bid to encourage the development of more domestic processing.
Namibia: Solarcentury joins SAPP and advances
Solarcentury Africa (SCA) has been admitted to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) as a market participant, one of the first private companies to be granted access to the regional trading network. Chief
Namibia: Chinese/local group signs Karas wind PPA
State utility Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Chinese/local Cerim Lüderitz Energy for the Karas wind power project, close to the southern
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Namibia: NamPower looks to secure supply with imports,
South African utility Eskom has signed a five-year deal to supply 200MW to Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower). Eskom told African Energy the 200MW would be supplied on a firm basis, with additional capacity supplied as required a day ahead. South Africa has traditionally been a major exporter of power to Namibia and, although the latter is
Reimagining Resource-Rich Namibia: Namibia International Energy
Namibia expects to produce first oil by 2030, with development plans underway for the eight discoveries made in the Orange Basin since 2022. This string of upstream success will not only create new opportunities for job creation, industrialization and long-term economic growth, but has demonstrated the lucrative potential of offshore oil in southern Africa.
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Namibia''s largest solar power plant project has reached a significant milestone, boosting the country''s clean electricity generation capacity and reducing its dependence on imported power.The development marks a crucial step towards enhancing Namibia''s energy self-sufficiency.. According to the Washington-based Specialty Energy Platform, Namibia''s state
Unlocking Namibia''s Energy Potential: The Namibia International Energy
As Namibia strives to harness its energy resources for the benefit of its people and the region, NIEC 2024 stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity on the path to a brighter energy future.
Namibia: Nampower replaces Rosh Pinah wind farm with solar
State utility Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) plans to build a solar PV plant to replace the Rosh Pinah wind project, which was shelved in late 2022 because the site''s wind resource was lower than anticipated. African Energy spoke to managing director Kahenge Simson Haulofu about NamPower''s plans for the project.
Namibia: Evolution Africa plants commissioned | African Energy
South African advisory and private equity company Evolution Africa has confirmed to African Energy that four solar photovoltaic plants being built by its portfolio company Manna Renewables in Namibia came online in December.
EPC Provider Oilserv Eyes Expansion to Namibia,
Energy Capital & Power is a strategic partner of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) – taking place in Windhoek on April 23-25, 2024. The 6th annual conference unites industry leaders, business
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How does Power Africa support the energy sector in Namibia?
Power Africa has supported the development of 37 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation projects in Namibia. In addition, various firms have received U.S. Embassy support to move transactions forward. The page below gives an overview of the energy sector in Namibia and explains Power Africa's involvement in the country.
How will solar power benefit Namibia?
The generation of solar power will complement Namibia’s available green energy portfolio, such as hydro-electricity, which already constitutes more than two-thirds of our installed power capacity. Electrifying key parts of our economy and of our neighbours will spur unprecedented economic activity and growth for Namibia and Southern Africa.
Do Namibians still have access to modern energy?
A 2019 report identifies that by 2030 still 36% of Namibians will still not have access to modern energy under the Business-as-Usual (BaU) (= "New Policies" Scenario of the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2018), while 32% will have access to the grid, 11% to a mini-grid and 22% to a SHS.
How is electricity generated in Namibia?
Electricity is generated in Namibia using three 80 MW generating units that are driven by water from the surge headbay on top. The generated electricity is then transformed to 11 000 volts and later to 330 000 volts. It is then fed up vertical tunnels to the switchgear on the surface and distributed to the central areas of Namibia.
Will Namibia become a supplier of energy?
Once Namibia has successfully incubated the green hydrogen economy, it will enable the country to become a supplier of energy, rather than an importer.
How can Namibia boost its economy?
As a result, Namibia could boost its GDP by $15-20 billion per year, create over 100,000 domestic jobs, export 14 GW of clean power to the Southern African Power Pool and reduce GHG emissions by 45-60 million tons of CO2 per year by 2040. Energy Capital & Power is the African continent’s leading investment platform for the energy sector.