Hyphen signs with CC7
The developers of Namibia’s first gigawatt scale hydrogen project, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, has awarded a contract for the front-end engineering design, and also for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of its planned ammonia chemical production plant, to China National Chemical Engineering Corporation (CNCEC) and its subsidiary China National Chemical Engineering and Construction Corporation Seven (CC7).
According to Hyphen, “the contract with CNCEC derisks the project, adding value to Namibia and all project stakeholders.”
Upon enquiry, Hyphen spokesman Ricardo |Gôagoseb said that the project requires Hyphen to select several partners to complete the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the various components of the project before taking a final investment decision and proceeding to project implementation.”
He added that the first phase of the contract is for the FEED design, and that moving into the construction phase will only follow the final investment decision.
The final investment decision is reportedly expected before the end of 2026.
Preparations continue
Meanwhile, preparations to build necessary infrastructure, including the ammonia plant at Angra Point in Lüderitz, continue.
“The CNCEC contract represents one of several FEED and EPC contracts to be concluded for the various infrastructure components of the project. The commencement of any EPC components of the project remains subject to a successful final investment decision after the completion of the FEED,” according to Hyphen.
Awarding the contract follows a competitive international procurement process that prioritised both technical capability and alignment with Hyphen’s sustainability and local content objectives, the developer says. “The project remains in its development phase, with Hyphen progressing through detailed planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement,” a recent related press release states.
'Pivotal step'
In the release, Giuseppe Surace, chief operating officer at Hyphen, is quoted as saying: “This agreement marks a pivotal step in realising our vision to put Namibia on the map as a global leader in green hydrogen. CNCEC’s exceptional design and execution capabilities and proven track record of working with international technology providers and local contractors will enable Hyphen to optimise available international technologies and meet our local content and job creation targets.”
Hyphen aims to create approximately 15 000 jobs during construction and 3 000 permanent jobs once operational. A key target is to ensure that 90% of these jobs are filled by Namibians, and with 20% specifically targeting youth employment.
According to Hyphen, this milestone underscores its commitment to mobilising global resources and expertise to deliver this transformative energy project in a globally competitive market.
“CNCEC has a proven track record in executing complex, large-scale chemical and ammonia projects globally, working alongside local execution partners and international technology providers, ensuring seamless integration of international technology, local content, and job creation,” the developer said.
According to Hyphen, “the contract with CNCEC derisks the project, adding value to Namibia and all project stakeholders.”
Upon enquiry, Hyphen spokesman Ricardo |Gôagoseb said that the project requires Hyphen to select several partners to complete the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the various components of the project before taking a final investment decision and proceeding to project implementation.”
He added that the first phase of the contract is for the FEED design, and that moving into the construction phase will only follow the final investment decision.
The final investment decision is reportedly expected before the end of 2026.
Preparations continue
Meanwhile, preparations to build necessary infrastructure, including the ammonia plant at Angra Point in Lüderitz, continue.
“The CNCEC contract represents one of several FEED and EPC contracts to be concluded for the various infrastructure components of the project. The commencement of any EPC components of the project remains subject to a successful final investment decision after the completion of the FEED,” according to Hyphen.
Awarding the contract follows a competitive international procurement process that prioritised both technical capability and alignment with Hyphen’s sustainability and local content objectives, the developer says. “The project remains in its development phase, with Hyphen progressing through detailed planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement,” a recent related press release states.
'Pivotal step'
In the release, Giuseppe Surace, chief operating officer at Hyphen, is quoted as saying: “This agreement marks a pivotal step in realising our vision to put Namibia on the map as a global leader in green hydrogen. CNCEC’s exceptional design and execution capabilities and proven track record of working with international technology providers and local contractors will enable Hyphen to optimise available international technologies and meet our local content and job creation targets.”
Hyphen aims to create approximately 15 000 jobs during construction and 3 000 permanent jobs once operational. A key target is to ensure that 90% of these jobs are filled by Namibians, and with 20% specifically targeting youth employment.
According to Hyphen, this milestone underscores its commitment to mobilising global resources and expertise to deliver this transformative energy project in a globally competitive market.
“CNCEC has a proven track record in executing complex, large-scale chemical and ammonia projects globally, working alongside local execution partners and international technology providers, ensuring seamless integration of international technology, local content, and job creation,” the developer said.
