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Namibia began construction on Monday of Africas first decarbonised iron plant, to be powered exclusively by green hydrogen, the countrys investment promotion body said.... -November 07, 2023 at 07:10 am EST - MarketScreener

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A massive green hydrogen project with German funding is taking shape in Namibia – the same country Germany crushed in the early 20th century. Some are skeptical of the plan, but many in Namibia are hoping it will produce badly needed revenues.

Hydrogen is odourless, colourless, tasteless and non-toxic.

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that “open and frank” discussions have been held with those countries that have agreed to extended $8.5-billion in concessional funding to support South Africa’s transition from coal to renewables about the possibility of delaying the decommissioning of certain coal-fired power stations in light of ongoing loadshedding. Speaking during a briefing on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan, Ramokgopa reported that meetin...

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There is much excitement around green hydrogen these days. It is often said to have great potential for combating climate change while creating jobs and economic prosperity in South Africa. Yet, there are serious risks that the development of a green hydrogen economy may follow neocolonial patt...

International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said the interest to strengthen cooperation in the area of green or renewable hydrogen is a welcomed development, as Namibia has one of the best conditions for the production of this energy source. 

The Americans warned Germany, as did the Eastern Europeans. But Germany just continued buying more and more natural gas from Russia. The addiction stretches back several decades, and it is full of misjudgments and errors.

Berlin - Western nations are continuing to pay Russia hundreds of millions of dollars every day for gas and oil imports, despite the tough sanctions imp