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SA makes progress in H2 fuel process

SA makes progress in H2 fuel process

Green hydrogen application in the mobility sector could boost South Africa’s green transport changeover

Green Rising
October 13, 2024

Hello… In South Africa, transport is the third largest emitting sector, producing nearly 55 million metric tons of CO2, which accounts for over 10% of the country's total national emissions. Hydrogen trucks and ships could revolutionize South Africa's transportation sector by helping the country achieve its climate targets and improving air quality in urban areas.

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LOGISTICS UPDATE | Monday, 14 October

📅 Event: The Green Hydrogen Organisation and VSF to host the Venice Hydrogen Forum

💼 Job: Chemonics seeks country representative for the Power Africa Empower Southern Africa

📅 Another Event: South Africa to host Hydrogen Africa Conference & Expo

1. Decarbonizing transport through green hydrogen in SA

The HySA Infrastructure, a South African hydrogen production company, in collaboration with Toyota South Africa Motors, successfully tested a Gen-2 hydrogen refueling protocol at North West University Potchefstroom in South Africa. This achievement highlights the country's progress to lead in green hydrogen production to decarbonize shipping and trucking sectors.

Why this matters: Transitioning to a renewable energy and green hydrogen economy could increase South Africa's GDP by nearly 6%. (Read more…)

2. Chariot Limited is making big moves in green hydrogen projects in Africa

Chariot Limited has made significant strides in green hydrogen development, highlighted by the completion of a feasibility study for Project Nour in Mauritania in collaboration with TEH2. The study confirmed the project's world-class scale and outlined a phased approach for both domestic and export development of green hydrogen. In Morocco, Chariot has extended partnership agreements with UM6P and Oort Energy to advance proof of concept projects, further solidifying its commitment to green hydrogen initiatives. (Read more…)

3.Number of the Day

… is the loan amount pledged by the European Investment Bank for the development of green hydrogen in Namibia. Also, the Netherlands' Invest International is contributing to the initiative by supporting a planned $1 billion Namibian hydrogen fund.

4. Chigozie Nweke-Eze champions green hydrogen at the German-African Energy Forum

At the 17th German-African Energy Forum, Integrated Africa Power CEO Chigozie Nweke-Eze participated in a panel hosted by UNIDO, discussing the potential of clean hydrogen for local use in African industries. The panel, which included key figures like Gunther Beger and Sven Schuppener, emphasized the role of green hydrogen in driving industrial development and climate mitigation in Africa. Nweke-Eze highlighted the importance of integrating green hydrogen strategies to boost local economies and create jobs. This focus on clean hydrogen is crucial as it represents a sustainable path for Africa's industrial growth and energy transition. (Read more…)

5.Picture of the Day

Will I be lonely here? Astrid Mærsk, one of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels, docks at EastPortSaid in Egypt.