German Economy Minister Robert Habeck today embarked on a five-day visit to Namibia and South Africa, with the aim of potentially finding new energy sources for Germany to reduce dependence on Russian gas.
For example, a proposal will be signed with 24 German companies that will produce green hydrogen in Namibia. “Namibia has many advantages in terms of location over Europe,” Habeck told reporters. “The Skeleton Coast on the Atlantic Ocean is ideal for green hydrogen production because there is always enough sun and wind.”
300,000 tons per year
Energy giant RWE and the hydrogen consortium Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, among others, have signed an agreement whereby RWE purchases more than 300,000 green ammonia annually. Green ammonia is a hydrogen derivative ideal for transport by ship.
Habeck’s visit to Africa is part of a larger government mission to forge new energy alliances with foreign countries, as Russia has cut off gas supplies to Europe’s largest economy. For example, Habeck recently visited Canada, Qatar and Norway ahead of liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals.
Later this week, Habeck will attend the German-African Business Summit in Johannesburg alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The latter is under strong political pressure after rumors of corruption.
Source: BNR
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