Ultra Special Energy has invested N$17 million in biomass processing equipment, positioning itself as a key fuel supplier for NamPower’s new Oshikoto biomass power station.
The company is one of only four long-term fuel suppliers selected for the project and is the only previously disadvantaged, fully Namibian-owned company among the appointed suppliers.
The Bandit 2680T is regarded as one of the world’s leading biomass processing machines and can produce between 80 and 150 tonnes of wood chips per hour, depending on the type of material being processed.
The wood chips will be used as fuel to generate electricity at the biomass power station.
The company says the machine forms part of a broader investment in equipment aimed at ensuring a reliable supply of biomass fuel while expanding local infrastructure and supporting Namibia’s growing green energy industry.
Business development director Tuli Shilongo says the investment reflects the company’s confidence in the country’s renewable energy ambitions.
“This investment is about more than acquiring world-class equipment, it is about investing in Namibia’s future, creating opportunities for our people, and contributing to a more sustainable energy sector,” Shilongo says.
The Oshikoto biomass power station is expected to diversify Namibia’s electricity generation mix while reducing reliance on imported power and making productive use of the country’s abundant encroacher bush resources.
