1. Regulations take lead in Kenya’s green energy sector

Kenya is positioning itself as a hub for green hydrogen production by designating hydrogen manufacturing plants as Special Economic Zones (SEZ) to attract investment and provide tax breaks. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has formulated guidelines to make green hydrogen technology attractive to investors. This will help in replacing imported ammonia-based fertilizer and methanol with locally produced alternatives. Also, the country has abundant renewable energy sources such as geothermal, wind, and solar power, which will support green hydrogen production. Read more..

2. Phelan Green Energy accelerates hiring to propel Saldanha green hydrogen project

Phelan Green Energy (South African energy company) is actively recruiting to support the development of its ambitious Saldanha Green Hydrogen Project. The company aims to complete planning activities by the third quarter of 2024. These vacancies are essential as the company prepares to make a pivotal investment decision that could reshape South Africa's energy landscape. By bolstering their team with skilled professionals, Phelan Green Energy is ensuring the success of their green hydrogen and ammonia production facility, expected to deliver significant revenues from green fuel exports. Read more…

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… is the amount Hive Hydrogen will invest in a green ammonia plant in the Coega Industrial Development Zone in South Africa. The plant aims to produce over one-million tons of ammonia annually by 2029.

4. Jan De Nul Partners with Fortescue to Transport Green Electrons from Africa to Europe

Jan De Nul Group has partnered with Fortescue to transport green electrons from North Africa to Europe via subsea cables, enhancing the transition to renewable energy. This collaboration aims to boost employment and economic growth in both regions while offering a cleaner energy alternative to fossil fuels. The agreement builds on Fortescue's existing ventures in green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizers, with plans to develop manufacturing facilities and an R&D hub in Morocco. The partnership addresses the bottleneck in cable-laying capabilities, essential for connecting renewable energy sources in North Africa to European markets. Read more…

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6. TE H2's H2 Notos Project and TotalEnergies' Partnership Drive Green Hydrogen Revolution from Africa to Europe

The collaboration between TE H2, VERBUND, and the Republic of Tunisia to develop the H2 Notos green hydrogen project is set to transform energy exports to Europe, using pipelines for transportation. This project aligns with TotalEnergies' broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions, as evidenced by their agreement with Air Products to supply green hydrogen to their Northern European refineries. The H2 Notos project will provide a substantial source of green hydrogen, supporting the global supply network that Air Products relies on to meet TotalEnergies' decarbonization goals. Read more..

7. Media Monitoring

• Collaboration: Hyd.eco partners with Africa Hydrogen Hub (AHH). This move will help in generating new opportunities and innovation for the development of hydrogen energy on the African continent.

• Clean Extraction: Mauritania's direct reduced iron plant will utilize hydrogen as its power source. This comes after the country’s mining company (SNIM) signed an MOU with AMAN.

• Stepping Up: Tunisia signs an MOU with ACWA Power to accelerate her green hydrogen ambitions. The company will construct a 12GW hydrogen plant which will produce 600,000 tons of green energy annually.