The journey began with NamWater engaging Synergy International Consultants as their Transaction Advisor. Tasked with developing the project’s implementation model, Synergy International will provide critical legal, technical, and financial guidance. This partnership aims to lay a solid foundation for the project’s execution.
Construction is slated to begin in January 2025, with the plant expected to be operational by early 2027. This project is not merely about addressing current water needs but is a strategic initiative designed to secure Namibia’s water future.
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The United States has announced a R90-million additional humanitarian assistance package for Namibia, for “life-saving food assistance and nutrition support to the most vulnerable Namibian children and their caregivers”.
The 5 MW solar plant developed for Orano Mining Namibia, envisaged to supply part of the power required for the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), reached an important milestone.
The 5 MW solar plant developed for Orano Mining Namibia, envisaged to supply part of the power required for the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), reached an important milestone.
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According to Orano Mining’s managing director Tommie Gouws, EDP has the capacity to produce 20 million cubic metres of water per year, with the existing infra- structure allowing for expansion up to 25 million cubic metres and the potential to further expand to 45 million cubic metre
According to Orano Mining’s managing director Tommie Gouws, EDP has the capacity to produce 20 million cubic metres of water per year, with the existing infra- structure allowing for expansion up to 25 million cubic metres and the potential to further expand to 45 million cubic metres.
According to Orano Mining’s managing director Tommie Gouws, EDP has the capacity to produce 20 million cubic metres of water per year, with the existing infra- structure allowing for expansion up to 25 million cubic metres and the potential to further expand to 45 million cubic metres.
According to the third issue of the Chamber of Mines’ e-newsletter for 2022, electricity consumption in the current process has been reduced by 40% through an innovative energy recovery system.
The cumulative production since 2013 has now reached over 83 million cubic metres.
The plant, which is powered by solar and wind energy, is designed to produce 487 cubic meters of water a day until 2037, as product water for the entire Bethanie Village, which is located in the Kharas Region of southern Namibia and one of the oldest settlements in the country.
