First African integrated green hydrogen plant close to liftoff

• With a total estimated capital expenditure of $516 million, the project has a 100 MW electrolyser, powered by 260 MW of solar and wind energy. It is expected to produce 15,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. 

• This hydrogen will serve as feedstock for the production of 74,000 tonnes of green ammonia at Fertiglobe’s local manufacturing facility under a 20-year offtake agreement.

• Our take: While green hydrogen has traditionally been utilised in sectors like transportation and industrial feedstock, its expansion into large-scale fertiliser production represents a transformative shift.… Read more (2 min)

Bosch to boost green hydrogen production in Algeria

• The initiative was announced during a high-level meeting in the capital Algiers between Algeria’s Secretary of State for Energy and Renewable Energies, Noureddine Yassaâ, and a Bosch delegation led by Markus Thill, President of Bosch for the Africa region. The discussions explored investment opportunities in the green hydrogen sector and its derivatives, such as ammonia and methanol.

• According to a statement by the Algerian Ministry of Energy, discussions centred on investments in knowledge transfer and engineering partnerships to strengthen Algeria’s hydrogen value chain. Bosch expressed interest in supporting infrastructure development and facilitating technology transfer, aligning with the country’s ambition to become a key player in the global hydrogen economy.

• Our take: Bosch’s interest signals confidence in Algeria’s hydrogen plans, but for the sector to thrive, the government must create clear regulations ..Read more (2 min)

Cairo and Madrid aim for green hydrogen investment

• During the meeting, El Khatib emphasised that Egypt offers significant investment opportunities in hydrogen production, aligning with the country's strategy to expand green energy projects and boost their contribution to both domestic energy production and exports to regional and global markets.

• The minister reaffirmed his Ministry’s commitment to supporting AEH2 members in investing and expanding within the Egyptian market and highlighted ongoing efforts to create a conducive business environment for the investors such as the formulation of financial, monetary, and trade policies.

• Our take: The collaboration between Egypt and Spain could serve as a model for other nations looking to expand their green hydrogen capabilities… Read more (2 min)

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