The renowned Belgian group John Cockerill is gearing up to make its mark in the Algerian market, setting its sights on renewable energies and the burgeoning sector of green hydrogen.
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Federal Economics Minister and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, leading a business delegation, embarks on a mission to bolster cooperation in renewable energies and hydrogen with Algeria.
European Union has formally designated the second southern hydrogen corridor, linking Algeria to Germany via Tunisia, Italy, and Austria, as a “Project of Common Interest.” This classification not only expedites its implementation but also opens avenues for financial support.
Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, alongside Germany’s Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Wenzel, inaugurated the fifth German-Algerian Energy Day in Algiers. This pivotal event, part of the longstanding German-Algerian Energy Partnership, centers on discussions about the reconstruction and enhancement of the hydrogen gas pipeline corridor, stretching from Algeria through Tunisia, Italy, and Austria to southern Germany.
Algeria has revealed three pivotal projects, with the highlight being the construction of new pipelines dedicated to exporting Algerian green hydrogen to Italy.
The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led Germany to engage in discussions with Algeria, setting the stage for a potentially significant partnership in the world of green hydrogen. According to a press release from the German Ministry of the Economy, both nations are exploring the possibility of Algeria becoming a major supplier of green hydrogen to Europe’s largest economy.
As the world races to combat climate change and transition to renewable energy sources, Algeria emerges as a key player in Europe’s quest for green hydrogen. The North African nation is on a mission to become a significant supplier of green hydrogen, addressing one-tenth of Europe’s growing demand for this eco-friendly gas produced from renewable energy.
Germany and Algeria are delving into a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tapping into North Africa’s abundant renewable energy resources.
Algeria is in a good position to produce green and blue hydrogen as clean sources of energy given its vast area and the abundance of gas, a local newspaper said on Monday, quoting government sources.
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.
