Windhoek: The DSures Green Fertiliser Project has secured a development funding commitment of N$60 million from Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Namibia One, with support from the European Union's Global Gateway initiative. This is to advance the commercial-scale production of green fertiliser in the Erongo Region.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the funding agreement, announced on Thursday, is expected to help move the project towards financial close and ultimately commercial operations, with the project targeting production of up to 20,000 tonnes of green ammonia and 80,000 tonnes of ammonium sulphate fertiliser annually for Namibian and regional markets. EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins said the project demonstrates how green hydrogen can move beyond energy production to support local value addition, agricultural productivity, and food security.
Speaking at the African Green Industries Summit in Swakopmund, Martins said the DSures project is an example of how renewable energy can be harnessed to produce critical agricultural inputs locally. 'I had the privilege to visit DSures only three days ago,' she said, describing the project as an example of how green hydrogen can contribute to Namibia's food autonomy.
The funding will support critical development activities, including front-end engineering design, market development, permitting, environmental and social studies, and securing bankable offtake arrangements. Once operational, the project will use 60 megawatts of solar photovoltaic generation, 10MW of wind generation, and a 65MWh battery energy storage system to power a 40MW electrolysis facility producing green hydrogen for conversion into ammonia and fertiliser.
The project is expected to avoid approximately 48,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually and create up to 115 permanent jobs in the rural DSures area. Martins said the initiative reflects the type of transformation the EU's Global Gateway seeks to support by investing in sustainable local value chains, creating jobs, and ensuring that the green transition delivers tangible benefits for communities.
'The DSures Green Fertiliser Project is a powerful example of how green hydrogen can become a driver of agricultural development and food security,' she said. She said local production could reduce Namibia's dependence on fertiliser imports while strengthening agricultural value chains and creating opportunities for farmers, businesses, and rural communities.