HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy

We’re pleased to see a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), highlighting the huge potential for Namibia to drive sustainable economic growth through the development of renewable energy. ☀️ This report underscores the country’s world-class solar and wind energy resources, positioning Namibia as a leader in clean energy on the African continent. 💧 Namibia has the opportunity to become a hub for renewable hydrogen production, attracting global investment and creating new skilled jobs. 💡 With supportive policies and strategic investments, Namibia can not only reduce its reliance on imported electricity but also enhance energy security, lower costs for consumers, and support universal electricity access, particularly in remote areas. At Hyphen, we are committed to developing Namibia’s green hydrogen industry through our landmark project, that will support both economic growth in Namibia and assist the world in achieving its decarbonisation goals. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eDV_R2-Q #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #IEA #Namibia

📣 New podcast alert 📣 Our CEO Marco Raffinetti sat down with The Conversation to discuss our landmark green hydrogen project and Hyphen's ambitions to kickstart an entirely new industry in Namibia. Marco sheds light on the project's scale, which will produce 2 million tonnes of green ammonia annually before the end of the decade, enough to cut 5-6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year! He also discusses the significant benefits the project will have on the Namibian economy, including creating up to 15,000 new jobs during the construction phase, and 3,000 permanent jobs during its operation, with the target for 90% of these jobs to be filled by Namibians and 20% by youth. Learn more about our project and Marco's journey to becoming a leader in the renewable energy industry, his passion for sustainability, and his vision for the future of green hydrogen, and Namibians 👇 https://lnkd.in/eK2UPBan Thanks to Gondwana Collection Namibia! #GreenHydrogen #Hydrogen #Decarbonisation #EnergyTransition #Namibia #Africa

🚢 Accelerating Sustainable Shipping 🚢 We are proud to join industry leaders across the maritime value chain calling for faster and bolder action to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission fuels for a sustainable shipping future. Our CEO, Marco Raffinetti said: “Maritime shipping connects the world, and the industry has a unique opportunity to lead global climate mitigation efforts by committing to green fuels. Namibia, with its abundant sun and wind resources, can play a vital role in producing these sustainable fuels to not only decarbonise the world's shipping corridors but also contribute to the creation of thousands of green jobs in Southern Africa. We stand firmly behind this call to action. Now is the time to shift from signaling intentions to making concrete commitments.” Launched at COP29 today, the joint statement has been organised by RMI, the UN High-Level Climate Champions, UCL Energy Institute, and the United Nations Foundation. With over 50 signatories, it demonstrates strong industry momentum to invest in decarbonization through scalable zero emission fuel pathways. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g8ygSG6b #COP29 #Namibia #Greenhydrogen #Maritime #Shipping

🌍 Yesterday, our Chief Operations Officer, Giuseppe Surace, took the stage at ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference to share insights at the panel discussion ‘Green Hydrogen: A Project Developer's Perspective’. Giuseppe and fellow industry experts Simon Flowers Brian Maxwell Alexander Tancock Daniel McArthur discussed green hydrogen’s position as a cornerstone of our low-carbon future and how developers manage factors such as costs, scaling complexities, political support and the financial landscape. They talked about developers requiring a combination of innovative strategies to cut production costs and active partnerships with governments to establish stable, supportive policy frameworks. 💡A key takeaway from the session: securing early and reliable off-takers through strategic alliances will be essential for green hydrogen projects to transition from ambitious plans into tangible, sustainable solutions. Great to be at the heart of this important conversation. #GreenHydrogen #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #ADIPEC #Namibia

🌱 More from Hamburg Sustainability Conference 🌱 Our CEO Marco Raffinetti participated in an exciting discussion on how to boost private investment in Green Energy and Net Zero at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. 💡 Hydrogen is proving to be a game-changer in the sustainable energy transition, with its potential to decarbonise industries from transport to heavy manufacturing. However, for green hydrogen to truly take off, especially in developing countries, we need to tackle significant investment risks. Marco provided his insights on the role of private capital in scaling up production, technology, and infrastructure to unlock the full potential of green hydrogen. #GreenHydrogen #SustainableEnergy #PrivateInvestment #EnergyTransition #Namibia

🌍 Hyphen Takes Center Stage at the Global African Hydrogen Summit! 🌍 Last month, Hyphen proudly served as the exclusive Sustainability Partner at the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAHS) 2024, hosted in Windhoek, Namibia. The summit's theme, "Ambition to Action," perfectly captured our journey as we continuously drive the development of Africa’s hydrogen industry. A few key highlights of our journey so far: ✅ We opened a new office in Lüderitz, marking a significant step in our project’s expansion. ✅ Our team has grown to 26 full-time employees, underscoring our commitment to scaling operations. ✅ We had the honor of welcoming a German government and EU delegation to visit our site at Tsau //Khaeb National Park and see firsthand the progress we've made. ✅ Erected 10 meteorological masts as part of our renewable energy assessment and are preparing for the official Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). We were also thrilled to win the Communities Engagement of the Year Award, which our Head of ESG, Toni J E Beukes Cert.Dir. collected. This award recognises the team’s efforts to engage with local communities and stakeholders at every stage of the project. A big thank you to the full team for all their efforts and hard work. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEaxQadx #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #GAHS2024 #Hyphen #Namibia

This week, our very own Toni J E Beukes Cert.Dir., Head of ESG at Hyphen participated in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where she provided her expertise on nurturing skills for the green transition. It was an incredible opportunity to work closely with the Brazilian COP30 presidency and share insights on the envisioned development for COP30 in Belem. 🌍 The session began with inspiring words from Ani Dasgupta, CEO of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the state secretary and special envoy for international climate action, setting the stage for powerful discussions. Toni spoke alongside experts from the International Labour Organization, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, among others, and met Namibian President, H.E. Nangolo Mbumba - Namibian Presidency. 🌱 Ensuring a just transition is imperative for government, industry experts and international organisations to achieve a sustainable future. As industries shift towards more sustainable practices, a skilled workforce is now more essential than ever to enhance resilience, foster innovation and meet the demand for green jobs. We’re feeling positive about the collaboration and collective efforts put into accelerating climate action and adapting the workforce. #Sustainability #COP30 #ClimateAction #SkillsForTheFuture #Hyphen

We recently visited the SOREXA 10MW solar PV project site at Trekkopje, which is owned and operated by InnoVent’s Namibian subsidiary, InnoSun Energy Holdings. This is one of the first Modified Single Buyer (MSB) initiatives in Namibia, and will likely be the first to wheel renewable energy via NamPower’s transmission system to a private off-taker. InnoSun has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Orano to supply solar electricity to its desalination plant, which supplies drinking water to the central Namibian coast. NEC Renewable Energy Corp. is currently constructing the plant, with the first phase of the project expected to be completed by the end of next year.    Our visit was filled with valuable insights into both the technical and socio-economic aspects of the project and seeing the size of Sorexa’s PV plant highlighted the scale relative to the energy output that will be needed for Hyphen’s planned 3.5GW solar PV park. We learned a lot about benchmarks for workforce planning and construction complexities, coordination that is needed between various disciplines and teams, and the challenges posed by Namibia’s limited capacity for large-scale projects. We’re looking forward to building on this knowledge through future engagements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and contractors in Namibia. Thank you so much to Alex DELLE DONNE, Yoann Picard and Pol Jestin who so kindly hosted the team on our visit. #solarpv #Namibia #greenhydrogen #InnoSun #hyphen #renewables #renewableenergy

We are delighted to share that we won the Communities Engagement of the Year Award at the Global African Hydrogen Summit Awards last night! 🏆 At Hyphen, we actively engage with a wide range of stakeholders—from government bodies to local communities—listening to their insights and feedback on our socio-economic development (SED) framework.    We are proud to be developing a comprehensive SED Strategy and Plan that will bring meaningful benefits to Aus, Lüderitz, and communities across Namibia. Through community roadshows, workshops, and ongoing dialogue, we are dedicated to fostering strong partnerships and maintaining active engagement with everyone who contributes to shaping our vision. A big thank you to our amazing team for their passion and hard work! #GAH25 #GlobalAfricanHydrogenSummit #Namibia #Hyphen

The smiles say it all - we're having a wonderful time at the Global African Hydrogen Summit, where we've been meeting and speaking to many delegates at the Hyphen stand, including the Attorney General Festus Katuna Mbandeka and Minister of Justice Hon. Yvonne Dausab(Ms) from the Government of the Republic of Namibia, François van Schalkwyk, Executive Director of Investment and Sector Development at NIPDB and Johannes Gawaxab, the Governor of the Bank of Namibia. Our CEO Marco Raffinetti and Head of ESG Toni J E Beukes Cert.Dir. have also been keeping very busy speaking at various panels and being interviewed by the Namibian media. If you haven't come to meet us yet, please come and say hello, and find out more about our project. #GAHS #greenhydrogen #greenammonia #renewables #Namibia #Africa