Green hydrogen projects present a significant opportunity for long-term economic transformation in Namibia and could redefine the countrys industrial development. With exceptional solar and wind resources and rising global demand for cleaner energy, Namibia is in a highly competitive position. Securing a major international engineering, procurement and construction EPC partner shows that these projects have progressed beyond conceptual planning and are now preparing for full engineering and construction, says Julien Karambua , Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia.
The real test, however, will be whether Namibia can build the capabilities, skills and industries required to ensure long-term domestic benefit. This will depend on localisation, structured knowledge transfer and sustained investment in local capacity across the value chain.
Green hydrogen projects rely on extensive EPC capability, which is why international EPC expertise is essential in the early phases. These partners bring the technical depth needed to design and execute large-scale infrastructure but their involvement is only part of the story. Localisation is the mechanism that ensures the sector delivers jobs, supplier participation and industrial development rather than functioning solely as an export operation.
