South Africa launches green hydrogen guidelines

• South Africa’s green hydrogen push comes at a pivotal moment. The Paris Agreement’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal has accelerated the global clean energy shift, with green hydrogen demand expected to hit 150–500 million metric tonnes annually. Africa’s abundant wind and solar resources position the continent as a key supplier for Western nations seeking sustainable energy solutions.

• For instance, The EU aims for carbon neutrality by 2040 and plans to import 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, with Africa as a key supplier. South Africa’s rich renewable resources, long coastline, and developed ports give it a strategic edge in producing affordable green hydrogen to meet rising global demand.

• Our take: South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions will be tested by its ability to bridge policy with execution….… Read more (2 min)

Mauritania's 4th green hydrogen project kicks off

• Currently, the Sahara Desert nation is home to three major green hydrogen projects: Green Aman, which aims to produce 1.7 million tonnes of green hydrogen and 10 million tonnes of green ammonia annually; Project Nour, expected to generate 1.2 million tonnes of green hydrogen per year; and the Infinity Power-Conjuncta Green Hydrogen Project, targeting the production of up to 8 million tonnes of green hydrogen or related products annually.

• The project aligns with Mauritania’s ambition to position itself as a leading green hydrogen exporter, driven by rising global demand for clean energy as countries accelerate their decarbonisation efforts. According to Mauritania’s 2021 strategic roadmap, the country aims to secure 1.5% of the global hydrogen market and up to 1% of the green steel market by 2050. To achieve this, it plans to produce 20.1 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually. 

• Our take: The launch of the Megaton Moon project marks a significant step in Mauritania’s green hydrogen journey.… Read more (2 min)

Moroccan company wins green hydrogen grant 

• Morocco has positioned itself as a leader in Africa’s green hydrogen sector, leveraging its abundant solar and wind resources. With 15 announced projects and a National Hydrogen Strategy targeting 30 TWh of demand by 2030 and 307 TWh by 2050, the country offers a favourable environment for large-scale hydrogen investments.

• As part of this strategy, the North African nation is expanding its focus beyond hydrogen production to green hydrogen derivatives, particularly green ammonia. In February, global energy firm H2 Global Energy announced plans for a green ammonia plant in the country after successful feasibility studies. The Jorf Hydrogen Platform aligns with these ambitions, further solidifying Hydrojeel’s candidacy for funding.

• Our take: Germany’s funding decision signals growing confidence in green ammonia as a scalable and economically viable application of hydrogen.… Read more (2 min)

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