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Will the European Union support Namibia's green hydrogen sector?

REUTERS/Yves Herman Acquire Licensing Rights BRUSSELS/WINDHOEK, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Union is planning a deal with Namibia to support the country's nascent green hydrogen sector and boost its own imports of the fuel, EU and Namibian officials said, as the bloc works to reduce its dependence on Russian energy.

How can the EU contribute to Green industrialisation in Namibia?

Thanks to its abundant renewable energy potential, Namibia is becoming a front-runner in the green hydrogen space. The EU is proud to be a partner in this transformative journey towards green industrialisation. Together we can further decarbonise our economies, create jobs and ensure a more prosperous and greener future for our societies.

Will the EU & Namibia have a Renewable Hydrogen Partnership?

The EU and Namibia have launched the roadmap of their renewable hydrogen partnership. To ensure it effectively helps the EU’s sustainability goals and boosts Namibia’s economic growth, planning should be clearer and more realistic Belgium, Brussels, 2023-10-24.

Why is the EU partnering with Namibia?

It also enables EU to diversify its partnerships in view of access to sustainably sourced raw materials. While demonstrating global leadership on hydrogen development, Namibia is the EU’s trusted partner on green transition. This partnership of equals creates a solid platform for increased sustainability both in Namibia and in the EU.

Is Namibia becoming a green industrialisation partner?

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “Thanks to its abundant renewable energy potential, Namibia is becoming a front-runner in the green hydrogen space. The EU is proud to be a partner in this transformative journey towards green industrialisation.

How does the European Union support Namibia's Green Recovery?

The European Union, with the European Investment Bank and Member States including Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium and Finland, in a Team Europe approach, supports Namibia's green recovery in line with the “Harambee Prosperity Plan II”, “Vision 2030”, and the Global Gateway strategy.