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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently convened a meeting in New Alamein City to assess the progress of Egypt’s green hydrogen projects.

Tunisia took a significant step towards its green hydrogen future by signing six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) under the supervision of Industry Minister Fatima Thabet Chiboub.

Algeria’s national oil company Sonatrach and construction firm Tosyali have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen production from renewable energy sources.

Morocco’s ambitious green hydrogen strategy, spearheaded by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, promises significant advancements in the country’s energy sector.

Namibia has announced a significant investment of N$380 million in green hydrogen projects as part of its commitment to sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions.

Namibia and South Africa have agreed to collaborate on research for a green hydrogen pipeline.

Germany is stepping up its green energy game with a substantial €200 million investment awarded to a UAE-linked firm, Fertiglobe, which was acquired by ADNOC in 2023.

Recently, Germany extended its green energy initiatives abroad, with Egypt emerging as a key partner in green hydrogen production.

The geopolitical landscape of energy supply has witnessed significant shifts in recent years, particularly for European nations. Italy, in the wake of its estrangement from Russia, has turned its focus towards Africa, emerging as a crucial energy partner for the European Union.

The European Union’s strategy for green hydrogen, outlined in the REPowerEU plan, aims to produce and import 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.