Africa has witnessed the commencement of construction for Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, the continent’s first green hydrogen facility. Nestled in the coastal city of Walvis Bay, this groundbreaking project represents a monumental leap in Africa’s energy landscape.
Algeria is set to launch four pilot projects for the production of green hydrogen before the end of 2024, according to an official at the Ministry of Energy and Mines. This ambitious initiative is part of Algeria’s plans to decarbonize its economy and become a major exporter of green hydrogen.
Polish energy company Green Capital Group has unveiled plans to develop a massive 8-gigawatt (GW) green hydrogen project in Dakhla, Morocco, over the next five years.
South Africa has made a significant step forward in the development of a hydrogen mobility ecosystem, with the presentation of the country’s first on-road demonstration at the Smart Mobility Africa Summit.
In Southern Africa, a group of financiers is leading the charge to raise over US$1 billion for the development of green hydrogen projects in South Africa and Namibia.
West Africa is poised to emerge as a formidable player in the global green hydrogen market, with a visionary policy adopted by the region’s heads of state. This policy not only aims to elevate West Africa as a competitive green hydrogen producer but also envisions significant socioeconomic growth for local communities. By 2023, the region aspires to produce 0.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually, with a monumental target of 10 million tonnes per year by 2050.
eThekwini Municipality in South Africa has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to kickstart the development of a hydrogen supply chain infrastructure.
Under the visionary guidance of King Mohammed VI, Morocco is embarking on an ambitious journey to lead the green hydrogen market in North Africa, spearheading a sustainable energy revolution.
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, hydrogen has emerged as a powerful contender in the race towards clean and sustainable fuels. At the forefront of this transition is Egypt, a nation with ambitious plans to harness the potential of hydrogen as a game-changer in the energy market. But Egypt’s vision goes beyond its borders; it calls for the establishment of a global entity akin to OPEC, one that can coordinate the fragmented hydrogen market and foster cooperation rather than competition.
Egypt’s vision of becoming a global player in the green hydrogen sector took significant strides forward as Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Walid Gamal El Din, concluded a successful visit to the Netherlands. During his visit, he engaged in extensive discussions with major international companies in the maritime transport, port, and ship bunkering industries, both for traditional and green fuels.
