Welcome to Namibia Biomass Industry Group!

The Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) was established in 2015 as a non-profit industry association with the vision of shaping the future of bioenergy and bio-based products in Namibia. N-BiG represents a wide range of members from private sector and academic and research institutions across the Namibian bush-biomass sector.  We drive innovation and technology development and offer technical expertise on biomass value chains.  Part of our mandate is to explore market opportunities and promote industry diversification. Through the De-bushing Advisory Service, our advisory services division, we support capacity development by providing training and mentorship programmes on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation.

What We Do

INFORMATION SHARING

We are a hub of biomass information. We collect and deliver information to the public on initiatives, funding opportunities and biomass industry development.We put our members in touch with suitable contacts or find tailor-made solutions together with them!

MARKET DEVELOPMENT

We explore market opportunities and support members in accessing new markets and expanding on the existing ones for competitiveness. N-BiG also facilitates commercialisation and market development for bio-based products such as wood chips, animal feed, biochar, activated charcoal, wood-plastic composites and more.

APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

We facilitate analytical services for members and industry at large aimed at unpacking Namibian biomass properties through cutting edge research. N-BiG also offers product development support by leveraging its membership network and associate organisations.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND NETWORKING

We offer comprehensive technical expertise on aspects of biomass as well as easy access to all biomass services. We provide platforms for exchange between our members and the industry as well as create synergies for business opportunities with international and local buyers through networking events.

ADVISORY SERVICES AND CAPACITY BUILDING

We give advice on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation through our advisory services division, the De-bushing Advisory Service. We support identify industry needs and address those needs in the best way possible, whether it be through stakeholder workshops, trainings, site visits or mentoring. .

News

CALLING FOR N-BiG MEMBERS TRAINING 2021

N-BiG through its Advisory Service (DAS) currently implements a comprehensive capacity development programme for members, Namibian farmers, industry experts SMEs, and extension services on the topic of sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation with support from MEFT/GIZ Bush Control and Biomass Utilisation Project (BCBU). Background Currently, bush biomass assessments are [...]

16
Sep
Call for Sponsorship

Standard Bank BIOMASS FAIR 2021 (BF 2021) is an event tailored towards the blossoming biomasssector in Namibia and the region at large. For the first time, the Biomass Fair platform is taking placeover four days, comprising a Research Symposium (3 June 2021), an Industry Conference andNetworking Dinner (4 June 2.. [...]

16
Feb
NNF Statement

In October 2020, more than a dozen civil society organisations and scientists issued a statementopposing a “Transcontinental Biomass Partnership Namibia – Hamburg”, which investigates thefeasibility of using Namibian bush biomass to power biomass plants in Hamburg as part of Hamburg’scoal exit strategy. READ THE FULL STORY [...]

16
Jan

Namibian Biomass in Numbers

+45 million

hectares bush encroached

+11300 jobs

in havesting and processing

+1.6 million

hectares FSC certified

+50 %

increase in charcoal exports

+300000

hectares bush controlled

+7700 tonnes

of bush feed produced

Founding Members

Group Members