Namibia’s green hydrogen policy is nearing completion, with the drafting of legislation expected to start in November 2025 and a draft Bill anticipated to reach Parliament before the end of the year.
The policy document was submitted earlier this year to the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy for sanctioning, and a final round of consultations is scheduled for October ahead of Cabinet consideration.
Speaking at the Global Green Hydrogen Summit, Mutindi Jacobs, Acting Deputy Chief in the Directorate of Law Reform and Legislation and Green Hydrogen Legislative Focal Person, said the draft had been developed by an inter-ministerial committee drawing input from a wide range of ministries, agencies and government entities to ensure inclusivity.
“Currently, we are in the process of appointing consultants who will translate this policy into legislation. It is anticipated that drafting of the legislative framework will begin in November 2025,” Jacobs said.
She explained that the policy is anchored on the Green Hydrogen Strategy of 2022 and the Green Industrialisation Blueprint, serving to set out the political intent, goals and direction of Namibia’s green hydrogen and green industrialisation agenda.
Jacobs further noted that the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), approved in June, has been aligned with the policy to ensure coherence between the country’s broader development goals and its hydrogen ambitions.
Although the process has faced delays due to the transition to a new administration, Jacobs expressed confidence that the final stages are on track.
“However, we are pleased that the policy is nearing completion, that the consultative process will soon be underway, and that we expect to have a draft submitted to Parliament before the end of this year,” she said.
