With increasing momentum in clean energy, and initiatives for a sustainable and low-carbon future, project developers are turning their attention to Namibia, a country rich in renewable-energy potential, as an ideal host for green hydrogen initiatives.
Among these projects, engineering consultancy SRK Consulting highlights the Green Hydrogen Demonstration Plant (GHDP) near Walvis Bay, “as it embodies the fusion of renewable resources and sustainable technologies".
SRK Consulting conducted the environmental-impact assessment (EIA) for the project on its proposed pilot site, owned by renewable natural resources company Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, which is planning to become “one of the first companies in Namibia to produce commercial grade hydrogen from water using renewable-energy sources”.
Cleanergy Solutions Namibia is a joint venture between the Namibian 0&L Group and Belgian shipping group CMB. The EIA enabled construction to start in June this year.
The EIA encapsulated a spectrum of considerations, ranging from ground- and surface water to archaeology, air quality, flora, fauna and noise, says SRK Consulting partner and principal scientist Dr Laetitia Coetser.
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