The draft National Policy on Green Hydrogen and Derivatives, finalised by the Legal Business Unit of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), is currently under Cabinet review, according to the programme’s Green Hydrogen Mid-Year Review 2025.
The policy, which outlines government’s approach to developing a sustainable, safe and socially inclusive green hydrogen sector, was submitted in April 2025 to the Executive Director of the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) and the Directorate: Energy.
“The Legal Unit has finalised the draft National Policy on Green Hydrogen and Derivatives, which was subsequently submitted to the Executive Director of MIME and the Directorate: Energy in April 2025,” the report stated.
The policy promotes environmental protection, economic diversification, social development and the safety of workers involved in hydrogen production and handling. It is expected to form the basis of Namibia’s forthcoming green hydrogen legislation.
The report further confirmed that MIME and the Legal Unit have initiated the procurement process for legislative drafting services. Once Cabinet provides its input, the drafting of legislation will begin, followed by broad public consultations.
“Thereafter, country-wide consultations on the policy and draft legislation will be undertaken,” the report read.
While the legislative framework is being developed, the Legal Unit is applying relevant regulations under existing laws to guide sector activities and attract investment.
The Unit is also supporting the implementation of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) signed between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Pty) Ltd.
Between February and December 2024, it helped ensure that government met the agreement’s conditions precedent, unlocking N$247 million (€12 million) in support for the feasibility phase running from December 2024 to December 2026.
“The Legal Unit is currently assessing the existing national ownership and governance model and requirements of use to determine the suitability of similar models and requirements of use in the green hydrogen sector,” the report noted.
