Namibia, a nation blessed with abundant renewable resources, has embarked on an audacious $20 billion green hydrogen project, backed by the European Union (EU). While the project promises economic revitalization and environmental sustainability, recent investigations have raised concerns about its potential impact on nature and local livelihoods.
In a strategic move, the European Union is positioning Egypt as a pivotal partner in its energy ambitions, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during her recent visit to Egypt, emphasized the EU’s vision for substantial investments in the Arab country’s clean energy sector.
Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) has announced its co-development partnership for the White Dunes project, a groundbreaking initiative poised to establish a green hydrogen production plant in Morocco’s Dakhla region.
Namibia is set to become a key player in the green hydrogen landscape as Germany’s Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung (BAM) announces plans for a green hydrogen pilot plant and refueling station near Walvis Bay.
Moroccan utility system construction company ‘Falcon Capital Dakhla’ has inked a pivotal partnership with French HDF Energy to construct new green hydrogen production plant.
The European Commission’s ambitious plan for a €1 billion green hydrogen and raw materials partnership with Namibia is facing uncertainty as the southern African nation refrained from signing the multicountry “Samoa Agreement.”
Getech has entered into a partnership with LIAG (Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics), a key player in the HyAfrica consortium. The collaborative effort aims to expedite the exploration and development of natural hydrogen in Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, and Togo.
In a collaborative effort to explore the immense potential of the low-carbon hydrogen sector, the Nigerian and German governments convened during the 2nd German-Nigeria Symposium on Green Hydrogen. The goal is to leverage the rich resource base of both nations for a sustainable and eco-friendly energy transition.
Algeria has revealed three pivotal projects, with the highlight being the construction of new pipelines dedicated to exporting Algerian green hydrogen to Italy.
Germany has pledged EUR 23.1 million (USD 24.65 million) to South Africa. The financing, orchestrated by development bank KfW on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is designated to advance the development of a robust green hydrogen economy in South Africa.
