The Port of Antwerp-Bruges collaborates with Namport, a state-owned Namibian port operator, to establish a hydrogen and ammonia export hub in Walvis Bay. Valued at over EUR 250 million, with Antwerp contributing EUR 20 million, this initiative capitalizes on Namibia’s abundant solar energy for green hydrogen production.

Antwerp-based companies, like CMB, are already investing in green energy projects in Namibia, including a 5-megawatt hydrogen plant and a forthcoming billion-dollar green ammonia facility.

Walvis Bay’s strategic location makes it an ideal gateway for clean fuel transport, with plans for a new port area spanning 1,300 hectares.

This joint venture, equally split between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Namport, aims to develop cutting-edge storage and export facilities for hydrogen and ammonia, supported by European financing. MSC, through its subsidiary, will operate the terminal, with construction slated for completion by 2027.

The project’s announcement coincided with King Philippe’s visit to Namibia on May 2, 2024, where he inaugurated CMB.TECH’s hydrogen refuelling station is set to be operational later that year.

Meanwhile, Rotterdam is also eyeing Namibia for hydrogen trade, with a consortium exploring routes from Lüderitz to Rotterdam.

Source: Flows.be

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges collaborates with Namport, a state-owned Namibian port operator, to establish a hydrogen and ammonia export hub in Walvis Bay. Valued at over EUR 250 million, with Antwerp contributing EUR 20 million, this initiative capitalizes on Namibia’s abundant solar energy for green hydrogen production.

Antwerp-based companies, like CMB, are already investing in green energy projects in Namibia, including a 5-megawatt hydrogen plant and a forthcoming billion-dollar green ammonia facility.

Walvis Bay’s strategic location makes it an ideal gateway for clean fuel transport, with plans for a new port area spanning 1,300 hectares.

This joint venture, equally split between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Namport, aims to develop cutting-edge storage and export facilities for hydrogen and ammonia, supported by European financing. MSC, through its subsidiary, will operate the terminal, with construction slated for completion by 2027.

The project’s announcement coincided with King Philippe’s visit to Namibia on May 2, 2024, where he inaugurated CMB.TECH’s hydrogen refuelling station is set to be operational later that year.

Meanwhile, Rotterdam is also eyeing Namibia for hydrogen trade, with a consortium exploring routes from Lüderitz to Rotterdam.

Source: Flows.be