Hyphen Awards Chinese Contractor Major Green Hydrogen Project Deal in Namibia
Hyphen has selected China National Chemical Engineering Corporation and its subsidiary for the front-end engineering design and engineering, procurement and construction contract for the ammonia chemical production component of its green hydrogen project in Namibia. The contract with CNCEC represents one of several major agreements for various infrastructure components of the transformative energy project.
CNCEC was chosen following a competitive international procurement process that prioritized technical capability and alignment with Hyphen’s sustainability and local content objectives. The Chinese contractor brings proven experience in executing complex, large-scale chemical and ammonia projects globally while working with local partners and international technology providers.
The project remains in its development phase, with Hyphen progressing through detailed planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. The commencement of EPC components remains subject to a successful final investment decision after FEED completion.
Giuseppe Surace, Hyphen’s chief operating officer, highlighted the agreement as a pivotal step in establishing Namibia as a global green hydrogen leader while optimizing international technologies and meeting local content targets.
Source: namibiaoilandgas.com
