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Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of Hochfeld – Hochfeld 1 electrical reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Hoffnung - Kapps and Hoffnung - Hoffnung Farm Reticulation System Including NBC Indoor Substation and other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for Gobabis – Gobabis and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Von Bach Booster 2 - Döbra and Von Bach Booster 2 - Brakwater Reticulation System including other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for Groot Aub - Groot Aub and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Omaere - Buitepos and Omaere - Kroonster Reticulation System including other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as “energy distribution, transmission and generation” requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for Witvlei – Abbatoir and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
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| 6145_EMP_Witvlei_abbatoir electrical reticulation system.pdf | 920.57 KB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for operation and maintenance of the Lorelei - Orange River and Lorelei - Spitskop including associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of the Konkiep - Bethanie electrical reticulation system and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of Aussenkehr - Aussenkehr North and South electrical reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of the existing Kokerboom - Tses reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the Lüderitz - Namibia Airports Company reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 66kV Osona - Okahandja transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 66kV Osona - Okahandja line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 22kV Karas T-off - Grünau and associated infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2021 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 66kV Otjikoto - Tsumeb transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 66kV Otjikoto - Tsumeb transmission line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for Keetmanshoop - Naute in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 66kV Aranos - Stampriet to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. This transmission line runs from Aranos substation to Stampriet substation in Hardap region and is 76.9 km in length. The line is constructed with wooden H - Pole structures.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for the operation and maintenance of Khurub – Noordoewer reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 66kV Aus - Aus to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. The 11kV Aus - Aus power line is 16.9 km in length.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for existing 22kV Koichab T-off - Koichab in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
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| 5653_EMP_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 849.98 KB |
| 5653_Declaration of Authorship_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 226.52 KB |
| 5653_Map_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 397 KB |
| 5653_CV_22kV Koichab T_off_ Koichab.pdf | 1.49 MB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2018, NamPower obtained the ECC for the 132 kV Gerus - Whale Rock transmission line has since expired. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 132kV Gerus - Whale Rock including Whale Rock Substation to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2015 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the 132kV Kokerboom - Namib transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for 132kV Kokerboom - Namib line in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for 22kV Harib - Schonau to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. The 22kV Harib - Schonau power line starts from Harib Substation and runs north-eastwards to Schonau in Warmbad area, //Karas region.
| Attachment | Size |
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| 5644_EMP_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 965.73 KB |
| 5644_Declaration of Authorship_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 232.93 KB |
| 5644_Map_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 429.62 KB |
| 5644_CV_22kV Harib_Schonau distribution line.pdf | 1.49 MB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the management and operation of the Mariental - Gibeon transmission line. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for Mariental - Gibeon line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. This ECC also includes Gibeon Substation.
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| 5663_EMP_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 1.08 MB |
| 5663_Declaration of Authorship_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 235.06 KB |
| 5663_Map_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 470.52 KB |
| 5663_CV_Mariental_Gibeon reticulation system.pdf | 1.49 MB |
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 22kV Karas T-off - Karasburg to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. The powerlines from this reticulation system run from Karas T-off substation southwards to Karasburg Substation, Karasburg area, Warmbad substation and various supply points in //Karas region.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of existing Rock - Ariamsvlei electrical reticulation system to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the maintenance and operation of the Stampriet - Glave reticulation system and associated infrastructures. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for Stampriet - Glave line to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of Nabas - Aroab and Nabas - Rietfontein electrical reticulation systems to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue of an ECC for Schlangkopf - Dam Reticulation System Including Schlangkopf - Weir distribution Line, Dam Substation, Weir Substation and other associated Infrastructures to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The Proponent Osino Namibia Minerals Exploration (Pty) Ltd is applying for Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) with respect to the proposed minerals exploration activities in the Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 9926, Karibib District, Erongo Region, West Central Namibia. The Proponent intends to conduct exploration / prospecting activities starting with desktop studies including the processing and interpretation of the existing geophysical and other historical minerals exploration datasets, followed by regional field-based reconnaissance activities.
The Proponent, Mitten Minerals Exploration (Pty) Ltd is applying for ECC with respect to the following proposed minerals exploration activities: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (review of existing information and all previous activities in order identify any potential target/s in the EPL Area). (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based activities such as reginal mapping, aerial survey and existing data analysis and sampling to identify and verify potential targeted areas based on the recommendations of the desktop work undertaken under (i) above.
The Proponent, Mitten Minerals Exploration (Pty) Ltd requires an ECC with respect to the following proposed minerals exploration activities: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (review of existing information and all previous activities in order identify any potential target/s in the EPL Area). (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based activities such as reginal mapping, aerial survey and existing data analysis and sampling to identify and verify potential targeted areas based on the recommendations of the desktop work undertaken under (i) above.
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| 5565_SR_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 8.45 MB |
| 5565_EMP_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 4.87 MB |
| 5565_Declaration of Authorship_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 389.06 KB |
| 5565_MME Grant_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 1.82 MB |
| 5565_Proof of Consultation_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 1.35 MB |
| 5565_Map_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 1.91 MB |
| 5565_Screening Notice_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 104.56 KB |
| 5565_CV_EPL No 9372 Outjo District.pdf | 235.31 KB |
The Proponent, Mitten Minerals Exploration (Pty) Ltd requires an ECC for the EPL No. 9039 with respect to the following proposed minerals exploration activities: (i) Initial desktop exploration activities (review of existing information and all previous activities in order identify any potential target/s in the EPL Area). (ii) Regional reconnaissance field-based activities such as reginal mapping, aerial survey and existing data analysis and sampling to identify and verify potential targeted areas based on the recommendations of the desktop work undertaken under (i) above.
The Proponent (Omusati Granite Pty Ltd) requires an ECC for ongoing and proposed mining and exploration / prospecting activities in the ML 167 situated in the Karibib District, Erongo Region and was granted on the 17/10/2020 and will expire on the 17/10/2030. The ML 167 covers a total area of 766 Ha. The following is the summary of the key components of the ongoing and proposed mining operations in ML 167: Commodity Groups: Dimension stones and industrial minerals with special focus on marble mining.
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| 5569_EMP_ML No 167 Karibib District.pdf | 4.01 MB |
| 5569_Declaration of Authorship_ML No 167 Karibib District.pdf | 342.46 KB |
| 5569_ECC Old_ML No 167 Karibib District.pdf | 1.45 MB |
| 5569_Map_ML No 167 Karibib District.pdf | 96.89 KB |
| 5569_Screening Notice_ML No 167 Karibib District.pdf | 84.24 KB |
| 5569_CV_ML No 167 Karibib District.pdf | 235.31 KB |
The Proponent, Omusati Granite (Pty) Ltd requires a valid Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) with respect to the ongoing and proposed mining operations and exploration / prospecting activities in the Mining License (ML) No. 209. The Mining License (ML) No. 209. The ML 209 is situated in the Karibib District, Erongo Region and was granted on the 25/04/2019 and will expire on the 24/04/2029. The ML 209 covers a total area of 4009.8023 Ha.
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| 5570_EMP_ML No 209 Karibib District.pdf | 2.89 MB |
| 5570_Declaration of Authorship_ML No 209 Karibib District.pdf | 333.4 KB |
| 5570_ECC Old_ML No 209 Karibib District.pdf | 840.09 KB |
| 5570_Map_ML No 209 Karibib District.pdf | 111.93 KB |
| 5570_Screening Notice_ML No 209 Karibib District.pdf | 102.34 KB |
| 5570_CV_ML No 209 Karibib District.pdf | 235.31 KB |
The Proponent (Foresight Group Namibia (FGN) Pty Ltd), is in need of an ECC with respect to the development of the proposed Dr Sindila Mwiya Township and Riverside Resort Town Planning of Farm Katima Mulilo Townlands No. 1328, Portions R1-R8 and the Remainder Subdivided into Multiple Erven for Hospitality, Residential, General Residential, Business, Private Open Spaces, Institutional, Street and Other Uses Katima Mulilo Townland, Zambezi Region, Namibia. As part of the town planning process covering the subdivision of Farm Katima Mulilo Townlands No.
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| 5709_EMP_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 1.01 MB |
| 5709_Declaration of Authorship_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 259.93 KB |
| 5709_Map_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 634.68 KB |
| 5709_Screening Notice_Zambezi Earth Electrode line.pdf | 117.02 KB |
| 5709_Map_Zambezi Earth Electrode line_0.pdf | 634.68 KB |
NamPower’s focus remains on expanding renewable energy. The Omburu Power Project showcases NamPower's commitment to affordable, renewable energy. By harnessing the power of the sun, we reduce costs and meet our nation's energy needs sustainably. The Omburu (with a current capacity of 20 MW) Solar PV Power Station, NamPower’s first fully owned and operated renewable energy project, serves as an exemplary demonstration of the capabilities of such technologies.
Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. In 2022, NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation and maintenance of the Zambezi Transmission Station. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for the Zambezi Transmission Station in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
| Attachment | Size |
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| 5497_EMP_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 876.31 KB |
| 5497_Declaration of Authorship_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 213.95 KB |
| 5497_ECC Old_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 2.04 MB |
| 5497_Map_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 791.43 KB |
| 5497_Screening Notice_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 35.48 KB |
| 5497_CV_Zambezi Transmission Station.pdf | 1.67 MB |
The Van Eck Power Station is located at the corner of Allen Street and Hosea Kutako Drive in the Northern Industrial Area, within the institutional boundaries of City of Windhoek Municipality. It is a Coal-Fired Power Station with a total of 4 generating units, each rated at 30 MW. The first two units (Unit 1 and Unit 2) were commissioned in 1972, while Unit 3 was commissioned in 1973 and Unit 4 in 1979. The station is recognizable by its two 103 meters high smokestacks or chimneys.
The ECC is required by the Mafwe Traditional Authority for the Proposed Subdivision of Farm Katima Mulilo Townlands No. RE/1328 into 18 Portions and the Remainder for Allocation to His Royal Highness, Chief George Simasiku, Mafwe Traditional Authority, Chichimane Khuta, Katima Mulilo Townland, Zambezi Region.The proposed development comprises the following: Eight (8) residential plots, one (1) General residential, eight (8) business and one (1) truck port plots supported by a 15 m wide pipeline servitude (Fig. 2.1).
The ECC is the operation and maintenance of the Auas Transmission Station in Khomas Region. In 2020 NamPower obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation and maintenance of the Auas Transmission Station. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the renewal of the ECC for the Auas Transmission Station in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. Auas substation is located about 35 km outside Windhoek. The substation consists of low, medium and high voltage yards as well as storerooms, control rooms and offices.
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| 5063_EMP_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 795.13 KB |
| 5063_Declaration of Authorship_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 132.1 KB |
| 5063_ECC Old_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 1.7 MB |
| 5063_Map_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 546.94 KB |
| 5063_CV_Auas Transmission Station.pdf | 1.03 MB |
The ECC is required by the Proponent, Bluestate Investments (Pty) Ltd application for Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for Proposed and Ongoing Dimension Stone Mining and Exploration Operations with Supporting Linear Infrastructures in the New Mining License (ML) within Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 8075, Omaruru District, Erongo Region. The Proponent intends to apply for 5600.9332 Ha size Mining License (ML) area within its Exclusive Prospecting License (EPL) No. 8075 to undertake dimension stone mining and exploration activities.
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| 4800_SR_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 50.55 MB |
| 4800_EMP_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 28.07 MB |
| 4800_Declaration of Authorship_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 185.11 KB |
| 4800_MME Grant_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 221.96 KB |
| 4800_Proof of Consultation_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 3.23 MB |
| 4800_Map_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 277.93 KB |
| 4800_Screening Notice_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 76.65 KB |
| 4800_CV_EPL No 8075 Omaruru District.pdf | 217.81 KB |
The Proponent (Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) ASA) requires and ECC with respect to the proposed Multiclient/Proprietary Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) Surveys over the Area of Interest (AOI) covering Blocks 1910B, 1910A, 19112010A, 2011A, 2010B, 2011B, 2012B, 2111A, 2112A, 2113B, 2111Bb, 2111Ba, 2112B, 2211Ab, 2211Aa, 2212A, 2211Bb, 2211Ba, 2212B, 2311B, 2311A, 2312, 2313, 2411, 2412A, 2412B, 2413A, 2413B, 2512B, 2512A, 2513, 2611, 2612B, 2612A, 2613, 2711, 2712B, 2712A, 2713, 2714A, 2714B, 2811, 2812B, 2812A, 2813B, 2813A, 2814B, 2814A, 2912, 2913B, 2913A, 2914A, 2914B, and
The Environmental Clearance Certificate for the operation, maintenance and upgrade of an existing Gerus - Gerus earth electrode line, station and other associated infrastructures in Otjozondjupa Region. The purpose of the earth electrode line and stations is to provide a current path when the 350 HVDC line is operated on earth mode. The 350 HVDC line may be operated under certain conditions in "earth return" mode. The 350 HVDC line may be operated under certain conditions in "earth return" return due to significant savings in power losses.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of existing 132kv Lithops - Husab 1 and 2 transmission lines and other associated infrastructures. The construction of the 132kV Lithops - Husab 1 and 2 transmission lines was part of the ECC issued to Husab Mine. However, the powerline belongs to NamPower and would therefore like to apply for the ECC for the operation and maintenance of an existing 132kv Lithops - Husab 1 and 2 transmission lines in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 132kv Trekkopje - Wlotzka Transmission line including Wlotzka, Dolerite, Lichen Substations And other associated Infrastructure. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity.
The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 220kV Rössing– Lithops transmission line including Rössing substation and other associated infrastructures Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 220kV Rössing– Lithops in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations.