The Namibian government and green energy firm Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) have launched a socio-economic development framework for the country’s $10 billion green hydrogen project.

The framework – which has been placed under public consultation for a period of 3 months – highlights employment creation as well as infrastructure and skills development opportunities associated with the project for the local people and economies.

Presidential Economic Advisor for Namibian Government, James Mnyupe, said: “The hydrogen projects will anchor the construction of thousands of houses, new roads, port facilities, electricity transmission lines, pipelines, desalination plants, hospitals, among other necessary infrastructure making use of existing Namibian skill sets and service providers.”