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The town of Arandis has announced its intention to become a national hub for hydrogen production and logistics. This declaration was made during a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the Cleanergy Solutions Namibia plant near Walvis Bay on Thursday, 3 July.
Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele confirmed that Arandis and the Port of Walvis Bay have been selected as central locations for Namibia’s green hydrogen expansion. She emphasized that the country is entering the final and most crucial phase of its strategy, with these sites set to form the backbone of operations.
!Nawases-Taeyele also noted that the pilot hydrogen project in Walvis Bay, developed in collaboration with CMB.TECH, has successfully demonstrated operational viability in maritime transport. The next phase will focus on large-scale infrastructure development, local beneficiation, and international export opportunities.
Eline van der Linden, an executive at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, formally endorsed Arandis’s five-year strategic plan. She highlighted the HyIron Oshivela Project near the town as a compelling example of hydrogen-fueled mineral beneficiation. The project is now advancing to Phase 2, which involves the production of direct reduced iron. This development underscores the growing role of green hydrogen in Namibia’s industrial and economic future.
