First hydrogen-fuelled tug vessel, locomotives planned for Namibia
O&L and CMB-Tech plan to build the world’s first hydrogen-fueled tugs through their joint venture, Cleanergy Solutions. CMB-Tech has also partnered with TransNamib, Hyphen Technical, CMB Tech, and the University of Namibia (UNAM) are partners in the HyRail project. Although there is no timeline for tug boats, the International Rail Journal quote National Planning Commissioner Oberth Kandjoze saying that the rail project under HyRail is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2025. Cleanergy Solutions has launched the first-ever
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