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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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

For the proposed construction and operation of a 15MW Solar Plant.

For the proposed development and operation of a recirculatory aquaculture production project.

For the development and operation of a 15MW merchant Solar Plant.

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.

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.

For the operation of a chemical and minerals storage warehouse in Walvis Bay.

ECC amendment application for the proposed construction and operation of 20MW merchant photovoltaic plant at on a 30ha piece of land at Farm Randveld No. 167 in Outjo district ,Otjozondjupa Region.

ECC amendment application for the proposed construction and operation of 80MW merchant photovoltaic plant at on a 230ha piece of land at Farm Randveld No. 167 in Outjo district ,Otjozondjupa Region.

For the installation and operation of a 80m guyed mast telecommunication tower.

For the installation and operation of a 48m lattice telecommunication tower.

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.

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.

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

For the minerals exploration activities on EPL 8148,8326 and 8056.

For the proposed construction and operation of a 120MW merchant solar photovoltaic plant.

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.

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.

For the installation and operation of a 600kWp Solar plant at Neudamm Unam Campus in Windhoek.

For the installation of a 410kWp Solar plant at Ogongo Unam Campus in Omusati Region.

For the installation and operation of 130kWp Solar plant at Rundu Unam Campus in Rundu, Kavango East region.

For the installation and operation of a 313kWp Solar plant at Unam main campus in Windhoek.

For the area covered and proposed exploration activities on EPL 8646 in Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein district in Otjozondjupa Region.

For the area covered by EPL 8746 and the proposed mineral exploration activities on the same EPL, the minerals are: Base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals.

For the proposed construction and operation of a 5mw merchant Solar photovoltaic plant.

For the renewal of expired ECC, transfer of Environmental Clearance Certificate from Oshipaya Minerals cc to Luxury Investments 56 (PTY) Ltd and amendment of the EPL number that was mistakenly written as EPL 6906 instead of EPL 6909 on the ECC that was issued on the 5th of March 2019.

For the ECC renewal of the proposed construction and operation of a chemical storage facility in Arandis.

TotalEnergies E and P Namibia B.V. ("TEEPNA") currently holds an ECC for 3D seismic surveying across Block 2912 and is now proposing to undertake further oil and gas exploration activities within the block. The proposed activities include the following: Drilling in a focused area within the block, including: - Exploration and/or appraisal wells (up to 10) - Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP); - Well testing; and - Abandonment of wellheads in the deep offshore. Sonar surveys. Seafloor sampling and coring surveys.

ECC for smelter expansion and optimization project.

For the minerals exploration activities on EPL 8281.

ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE ACTIVITIES 1. The construction of facilities for - (a) the generation of electricity; (b) the transmission and supply of electricity; LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 5.1 The rezoning of land from - (a) residential use to industrial or commercial use; (b) light industrial use to heavy industrial use; (c) agricultural use to industrial use; and (d) use for nature conservation or zoned open space to any other land use.

Proposed installation and operation of 15 camouflage towers within the municipal boundaries of Walvisbay.

For the proposed construction and operation of a mini shop, butchery and entertainment park in Etoshapoort, Outjo.

For the proposed upgrade and operation of a fuel retail facility on the existing Transnamib premises in Otjiwarongo.

Environmental Impact Assessment fot he proposed charcoal harvesting and construction of a charcoal production plant at M'bela No. 201 Farm et al., Okahandja District, Otjozondjupa Region.

Proposed construction and operation of a commercial fuel refill facility on existing Transnamib premises in Walvisbay.