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Tuesday, 30 September 2025
EnviroPlan Consulting 2025. 250805006199: Renewal of Environmental Clearence Certificate for the proposed township establishment on Portion 137 in Rundu, Kavango East Region Namibia.
Renewal of Environmental Clearence Certificate for the proposed township establishment on Portion 137 in Rundu, Kavango East Region Namibia.
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2025. 240905004659: The proposed abstraction of groundwater from the Kranzberg Aquifer, Erongo Region, Namibia.
8. Water Resource Developments 8.1 The abstraction of ground or surface water for industrial or commercial purposes. 8.2 The abstraction of groundwater at a volume exceeding the threshold authorised in terms of a law relating to water resources.
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
EnviroPlan Consulting 2025. 250423005739: Renewal and amendment of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the proposed mineral exploration activities on EPL 8298, Trekopje, Erongo Region, Namibia.
The proposed mineral exploration activities on EPL 8298, Trekopje, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2025. 250407005638: ECC renewal application for exploration and appraisal well drilling in Block 2913B, Orange Basin, Namibia.

ECC Renewal Application: TEEPNA and its Joint Venture (JV) Partners (at present Impact Oil and Gas, NAMCOR and QatarEnergy) hold an Exploration Right over Block 2913B. As part of the process of applying for offshore exploration and appraisal drilling activities in the Block, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process was undertaken, which culminated in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) issuing an ECC for the proposed activities on 19 September 2019 (MEFT Ref No. ECC-00134).

Tuesday, 3 June 2025
EnviroPlan Consulting 2025. 250411005687: Renewal of Environmental Clearence Certificate (ECC) for the continued mineral exploration activities on EPL 7297, Swakopmund-Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Renewal and Amendment of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the continued Mineral Exploration Activities on EPL 7297, Swakopmund-Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
EnviroPlan Consulting 2025. 250417005719: Renewal and amendment of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the proposed mineral exploration activities on EPL 7986, Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Proposed mineral exploration activities of base metals on EPL 7986, Arandis, Erongo Region.
Friday, 30 May 2025
EnviroPlan Consulting 2025. 250417005720: Renewal and amendment of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the proposed mineral exploration activities on EPL 8290, near Trekopje, Erongo Region, Namibia.
Proposed mineral exploration activities on EPL 8290 near Trekopje area.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2025. 240828004608: Proposed appraisal well drilling in Petroleum Production License (PPL) 003, Orange Basin, off the coast of southern Namibia.
Primary Listed Activity triggered: 3.0 MINING 3.2 Other forms of mining or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. 3.3 Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation and related activities. 3.4 The extraction or processing of gas from natural and non-natural resources. CC is for appraisal well drilling within BW Kudu's license area, PPL 003 and all associated activities.
Monday, 31 March 2025
EnviroPlan Consulting 2025. 250306005490: Renewal of Environmental Clearence Certificate for the development of a 20mw Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant and Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) at Khan Substation in Usakos, Erongo Region - Namibia.
ECC Renewal for Energy generation and distribution.
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
EnviroPlan Consulting 2024. 240729004469: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed mining of base and rare metals, precious metals and semi precious stones on Mining Claims (Mcs) Number 73947 and 73948 at Otuani Village, Kunene Region, Namibia.
Mining of base and rare metals, precious metals and semi precious stones on Mining Claims (Mcs) Number 73947 and 73948 at Otuani Village, Kunene Region, Namibia.
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 231110002454: Construction and operation of general and hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility in the Erongo Region.

Namwaste (Pty) Ltd proposes to develop a new general and hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility in the Erongo region (to be known as the Namwaste Management Facility (NMF)), which will address the pressing shortage of solutions for hazardous waste management in the Country and contribute to the protection of the environment whilst also creating employment opportunities and fostering economic growth. The following listed activities in terms of the EIA regulations of 2012 are triggered by the proposed project: 1. Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities 2.

Tuesday, 20 August 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 240129002730: Proposed water pipeline from the Kranzberg Boreholes via Karibib to Twin Hills Mine, Erongo Region.

SLR Environmental Consulting Namibia (Pty) Ltd (SLR) was commissioned by Osino to undertake the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the water pipeline proposed from the Kranzberg boreholes to the Twin Hills Mine in the Erongo Region. The Project triggers listed activities (as outlined below) in terms of the EIA Regulations 2012 promulgated under the Environmental Management Act, No.7 of 2007. An Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is required from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT).

Friday, 16 August 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 240508003558: Halliburton Liquid Mud Treatment and Completion Fluid Plant (LMTP).

Halliburton Industries Limited (Halliburton) is a multinational corporation that provides a range of products and services to the energy industry, specializing in oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production as well as engineering and construction services. Halliburton is proposing to construct and operate a LMTP at Berth 8 in the Port of Walvis Bay within the Namport property.

Tuesday, 30 July 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 240228002888: Amendment and renewal of ECC for the Seismic Survey Programme in Licence Block 2912 and 2913B, Orange Basin, Namibia.

TotalEnergies E&P Namibia B.V. ("TEEPNA") is the holder of two Exploration Licences for Blocks 2912 and 2913B. TEEPNA currently holds an Environmental Clearance Certificate and approved Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for a 3D seismic survey (dated 29 June 2021) over a portion of Blocks 2912 and 2913B. The current ECC provides for the undertaking of a 3D Seismic survey covering an area of Blocks 2912 and 2913B. TEEPNA is now applying to amend its ECC to cover the full extent of Licence Blocks 2912 and 2913B, a total area of 18 170 km².

Monday, 24 June 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 240604003949: Proposed exploration well drilling in Licence Block 2914A, Orange Basin, off the coast of southern Namibia.

Rhino Resources Namibia Ltd. (Rhino) is proposing to undertake oil and gas exploration well drilling activities within Block 2914A. The proposed offshore exploration programme includes drilling up to ten wells, some being exploration wells and some being appraisal wells. 2. Waste management, treatment, handling and disposal activities 2.2 Any activity entailing a scheduled process referred to in the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976. There are currently no scheduled activities listed in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976.

Monday, 29 April 2024
EnviroPlan Consulting 2024. 240130002747: Proposed mining of base and rare base metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals and non nuclear fuel minerals on Mining Claims Numbers 74555, 74556, 74557,74558, 74559, 74560, 74561, 74562, 74563 and 74564 in Usakos District, Erongo Region.
Proposed mining of base and rare base metals, dimension stone, industrial minerals and non nuclear fuel minerals on Mining Claims Numbers 74555, 74556, 74557,74558, 74559, 74560, 74561, 74562, 74563 and 74564 in Usakos District, Erongo Region.
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 231019002343: Amendment to the existing Environmental Clearance Certificate for Namibia Rare Earths (Pty) LTD ML 200 project.

The current ECC provides for the development of an open pit mine, processing plant, and various mine infrastructure at Farm Lofdal. The Lofdal Mining Project will produce a concentrate consisting mainly of 'rare earths'. The proposed amendments to the Lofdal Mining Project include an increased project footprint due to additional infrastructure and mining areas, improved processing of minerals, and increased Life of Mine (LoM).

Monday, 1 April 2024
EnviroPlan Consulting 2024. 230927002163: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the upgrade Low Volume Seal (LVS) Standard of DR3425 (87km: Ncaute – Karukuvisa) in the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions.

The Upgrade Low Volume Seal (LVS) Standard of DR3425 (87km: Ncaute - Karukuvisa) in the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions; Upgrade Low volume seal (LVS) of the existing gravel road section and single-sandy track; Materials abstraction for construction purposes; Temporary opening of a detour route; Water abstraction for construction supply.

Thursday, 7 March 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 231107002431: Proposed exploration well drilling in Licence Block 2914A, Orange Basin, off the coast of southern Namibia.
2. Waste management, treatment, handling and disposal activities 2.2 Any activity entailing a scheduled process referred to in the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976. There are currently no scheduled activities listed in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976. This activity has, however, been included should the incineration of waste be listed in future. 2.3 The import, processing, use and recycling, temporary storage, transit or export of waste. Waste would be generated by the drilling unit and transported to shore by the support vessels. 3.
Thursday, 7 March 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 231017002321: Proposed exploration well drilling in Licence Block 2813B, Orange Basin, off the coast of southern Namibia.
2. Waste management, treatment, handling and disposal activities 2.2 Any activity entailing a scheduled process referred to in the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976. There are currently no scheduled activities listed in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance, 1976. This activity has, however, been included should the incineration of waste be listed in future. 2.3 The import, processing, use and recycling, temporary storage, transit or export of waste. Waste would be generated by the drilling unit and transported to shore by the support vessels. 3.
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
EnviroPlan Consulting 2024. 240123002696: Renewal and amendment of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the operation of Livingstone's Camp, Linyanti, Zambezi Region, Namibia.

Renewal and amendment of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the operation of Livingstone's Camp, Linyanti, Zambezi Region, Namibia.

Monday, 5 February 2024
EnviroPlan Consulting 2024. 231208002555: Environmental Impact Assessment for undertaking mineral exploration activities of dimension stone, base and rare metals, industrial minerals, nuclear materials and precious metals on EPL 8995, in Erongo Region, Namibia.

Mineral Exploration Activities on EPL 8995, Arandis-Trekopje area, Erongo Region, Namibia.

Tuesday, 23 January 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 231219002588: Supply Scenario 1 of the Desalination Plant and Water Carriage System to secure Water Supply to the Central Coast, Namibia.

The ECC is for the following: 3. MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES 3.2 Other forms of mining or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. 4. FORESTRY ACTIVITIES 4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorisation in term of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. 7. AGRICULTURE AND AQUACULTURE ACTIVITIES 7.8 The introduction of alien species into local ecosystems. 8.

Tuesday, 23 January 2024
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2024. 231221002638: #Gaingu PV power plant and associated infrastructure.

The project proposes the development of a photovoltaic solar installation with a cumulative capacity of 35.10 MWp to supply electricity to the proposed desalination plant near Wlotzkasbaken for the production of desalinated water (through reverse osmosis). The two demand centres (desalination plant and Pump Station 1 (PSS-1)) will be supplied by a combination of solar Photovoltaic (PV), Li-Ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and utility supplied power.

Monday, 6 November 2023
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2023. 230428001399: Proposed development of Namdeb Wind (Phase 1) Project and associated infrastructure, ML43 (Southern Coastal Mines), Oranjemund.

Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Pty) Ltd is proposing the development of the following and is legally required to apply for an ECC: 1. Energy generation, transmission and storage facilities: The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity; transmission and supply of electricity. 2. Land use and development activities: The rezoning of land from use for nature conservation or zoned open space to any other land use. 3. Infrastructure: The construction of communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables.

Friday, 3 November 2023
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2023. 231019002345: Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia - fuel supply activities including harvesting, processing and logistics of encroacher bush or woodchips, Oshikoto Region..

Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate for Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia – fuel supply activities including harvesting, processing and logistics of encroacher bush or woodchips, Oshikoto region.

Thursday, 2 November 2023
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2023. 231018002334: Construction and operation of the proposed Encroacher Bush Biomass Otjikoto Power Station.

Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for Construction and Operation of the proposed Encroacher Bush Biomass Otjikoto Power Station, Oshikoto Region.

Saturday, 14 October 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230724001780: The operation of a briquette processing and packaging facility at JP Briquette Global Namibia CC on Portion 361 of the consolidated Farm Okahandja Town and Townland No. 277, Otjozondjupa Region.

The environment clearance certificate is required for the continued operation of the briquette processing facility. This certificate is obtained to ensure that the project remains compliant with environmental legislation and regulations. It demonstrates the facility's commitment to responsible and eco-friendly practices, ensuring that it aligns with environmental regulations and contributes to the overall sustainability goals.

Thursday, 7 September 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230824002018: Amendment of Environmental Clearance Certificate ECC APP3861 of a Township Establishment Portion 151, Rundu.

Amendment on ECC APP3861to read portion 151and not portion 142.

Wednesday, 7 June 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230515001479: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: Proposed mineral exploration and mining activities on Mining Claims No: 72327- 72336, Okasandu farm Witvlei, Omaheke Region, Namibia.

Exploration and mining copper.

Sunday, 4 June 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230423001336: Environmental Management Plan for the existing Oryx Ranch Briquette Processing Facility, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.

Continued operation of an existing charcoal briquette facility.

Sunday, 4 June 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230517001486: Application for ECC for the Exclusive Prospecting Licence No. 8024 in Arandis, Erongo Region, Namibia.

Mineral exploration license for the base and rare metals, nuclear fuel minerals, precious metals on an area covering 42 785.0372 hectares.

Friday, 26 May 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230423001337: Environmental Impact Assessment and Public Participation Process for the proposed construction and operation of a fuel retail facility and associated infrastructure at Mpungu, Kavango West Region, Namibia.

Construction and operation of a fuel retail facility.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2023. 230428001408: Amendment and renewal of ECC for the abstraction of groundwater on Farm Cadix, No. 678 Oshikoto Region.

Amendment and Renewal of ECC for the abstraction of groundwater on Farm Cadix, No. 678. from 350 000m3/a to 642 000m3/a Title of Activity: Groundwater abstraction for irrigation. Nature of Activity: Irrigation of vegetables, maize, and fruit trees. Location of Activity: Farm Cadix No. 678, Tsumeb. Located 30 km east of Tsumeb. The farm cultivates maize and vegetables which are sold commercially. From Tsumeb, the farm is accessible via the D3021 district road en route Abenab.

Wednesday, 10 May 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230423001334: The proposed construction and operation of the Ariamsvlei Truckport and Service Station, Karas Region, Namibia.

Construction and operation of a truck port and service station -storage of hazardous materials.

Monday, 8 May 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230222001025: Amendment to the existing Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation of a copper smelter plant on Portion A of Farm Okatjirute No. 155, Witvlei, Omaheke Region, Namibia.

Setting up of an Electro-Winning plant to support the copper smelter plant.

Thursday, 4 May 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 221101000229: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for upgrading scenario for MR033 Mata-Mata Border Post-Gochas-Stampriet (256.04 km) in the Hardap and //Karas Regions, Namibia.

Upgrade low volume seal of the existing gravel road. Materials abstraction for construction purposes. Temporary opening of a detour route.

Friday, 28 April 2023
SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2023. 230130000930: Shell: Ongoing exploration and appraisal well drilling in Petroleum Exploration Licence 389 (PEL39) Karas Region.

Shell currently holds an ECC (APP-001119) for the drilling of up to 5 exploration and/appraisal wells across PEL39. Shell is now applying to drill up to an additional 10 exploration and appraisal wells within the same drill area of interest as authorised 17 August 2020. Shell is thus applying to amend its current ECC to allow for the drilling of additional exploration and appraisal wells, including performing well tests, and amending the timing of the activities to commence in 2023.

Sunday, 12 March 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230220001016: Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate for the proposed construction and operation of Tses Service Station, Kharas Region, Namibia.

Construction and operation of the proposed fuel retail facility.

Sunday, 12 March 2023
EnviroPlan Consulting 2023. 230219001015: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the proposed permanent closure of Erf 586 Tsumeb, Extension 4 - Oshikoto Region, Namibia.

Application for rezoning.

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