N-BiG represents a wide range of members from the private/public sector and academics who are actively involved in 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 our Advisory Service division, we support capacity development by providing training and mentorship programs on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation.
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!
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.
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.
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.
We give advice on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation through our advisory services division, the 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. .
Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) successfully convened the BBE Implementation Strategy Workshop, uniting key partners and stakeholders and N-BiG members to advance Namibia’s bioeconomy Hosted in collaboration with Bundesverband Bioenergie e.V. (BBE) (The Bioenergy Association in Germany) and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), [...]
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We’re thrilled to announce that the Standard Bank BIOMASS FAIR 2026, themed Powering Namibia’s Bioeconomy, is coming to Otjiwarongo, 6–8 August 2026! Here’s what to expect: 6 August — Biomass Industry Conference + Exclusive Buyers & Sellers Networking Event 7–8 August — Biomass Technology & Industry Expo featuring 120+ exhibitors, [...]
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Steam drums for Namibia’s first 40 MW biomass power plant have arrived from China, marking a major milestone in the N$2.64 billion Otjikoto Biomass power station project near Tsumeb. The plant, expected to be completed in Q1 2027, will generate electricity from encroacher bush and create around 1 100 jobs [...]
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