Kent joins hands with the Centre for Logistics and Sustainability Analytics (CeLSA), Ikigai Group, and Nelson Mandela University in exploring the feasibility of green hydrogen production from South Africa’s Eastern Cape region for global markets.
Supported by the South Africa-UK PACT program, the consortium will also collaborate with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa.
Industry leaders and experts in energy transition, including Dr Ramin Raeesi and others from Kent Business School, University College London, DNV, National Gas, and the Thames Estuary Growth Board, will spearhead this project. The consortium is further supported by key delivery partners such as Hive Energy, the Nedbank Group, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and Advantage Partners. These partners will help manage funds dedicated to hydrogen-related investments for the Japan Hydrogen Association.
Electrolysis using renewable energy sources produces green hydrogen, a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuels. This partnership aims to establish green hydrogen production facilities in South Africa’s Eastern Cape region and develop infrastructure for export, including port facilities and transportation networks. Stakeholder engagement forms an integral part of the process to ensure alignment with local communities, government agencies, and industry partners.
The project aims to maximize the use of abundant renewable energy resources in the Eastern Cape and surrounding provinces and diversify revenue streams through the sale of green hydrogen and green ammonia to international markets. This is fundamental to ensuring the project’s profitability and delivery.
