CGN to build Namibia's largest desalination plant

Construction of Namibia's largest desalination plant, led by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), will play a key role in addressing the country's water scarcity, experts have said.

CGN, China's largest nuclear power operator in terms of installed capacity, will work on the Namibian undertaking in cooperation with a local water corporation, the company said during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing last week.

An analyst said the project is a milestone in China's strategic partnerships in Africa, contributing to water security in Namibia while positioning Chinese companies as key players in critical infrastructure development worldwide.