Brussels — And that’s a wrap for Day 1 of the #ENBF2023! ✨Here are today's main highlights:

➡️The day kicked off with a speech by Koen DOENS (Director General, DG INTPA, European Commission) and Dr Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus (Namibian Ambassador to the EU)

➡️ Thereafter, H.E Dr. Hage G. Geingob took the stage to deliver the opening official statement emphasising the partnership between Namibia and the EU as a way to deepen cooperation and collaboration and to  contribute to a greener and cleaner future 🤝

➡️Nangula Nelulu Uaandja and James Mnyupe, CA(SA)(Nam), CFA, CFP then presented to us Namibia's Government's Green Hydrogen Strategy, aiming to become the world leader in low-carbon green energy production, while also highlighting Namibia's investment landscape, business opportunities, and growth potential 🌱

➡️After a coffee break, we hosted our first plenary session moderated by James Mnyupe with Koens Doens, Hon. Tom Alweendo (Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia), Hon. Obeth Kandjoze (Director-General National Planning Commission, Namibia), and Maive Rute which led to an insightful conversion with the audience about the strategic significance of the EU-Namibia partnership, emphasising the advancement of critical raw materials and green hydrogen 💡

EU-Namibia Business Forum - Promoting Cooperation and Development

Namibia will no longer export unprocessed mineral products, President Hage Geingob said during an address to the European Union and Namibian Business Forum in Brussel. During the Forum, the EU pledged a N$20 billion investment in Namibia's green hydrogen and raw materials sector. Developing the country's nascent "green hydrogen" sector was a focus of the meeting.

➡️ The next panel which included Marco Raffinetti , Ludovic Saverys , Sven Thieme, Nicola Lecomte, Jerome Namaseb, Alessandra Pasini, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis  and our moderator Siegfried Huegemann who shared their thoughts and insights on how the initiatives of the private sector can create a meaningful and beneficial partnership on Green Hydrogen for both Namibia and the EU 🇳🇦🇪🇺

➡️ Moderator François van Schalkwyk then led an interesting panel discussion after the lunch break with panellists Thomas Wu, Casten Mosch, Nadja Haakansson, Stephan Koehne, and Bjoern Noackdelving into the potential of GH2 derivatives in creating opportunities for both upstream and downstream ventures, essential for Namibia's industries.🏭

➡️Our last plenary session of the day featured panellists Benedict Libanda, Erastus Hoveka, Joost Oorthuizen, Stefano Signore, Johanna Schiele, Timo Bollergey, and Bastiaan Verink who discussed with moderator Maria Assumpcio Rojo Torrent the Green Hydrogen industry, and how to minimize financial risks by delving into the strategies and mechanisms available aiming to support EU imports from 3rd party countries. 📊

Thank you for attending the first day of the #ENBF2023, we are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow as well!

Source: LinkedIn post