Africa aims high on hydrogen
The continent is looking to significantly boost its production of the fuel for both export and domestic consumption
Most hydrogen projects in Africa are centred on Egypt, Morocco, Namibia and South Africa. These four nations account for more than 70% of active projects in the region, with Egypt holding 38% and the other three 13%, 11% and 9% respectively. Egypt Egypt has ambitious plans to become a green hydrogen/ammonia production hub. The government has announced it intends to capture 5% of the global hydrogen market by 2040. The country’s planning minister has said investment in domestic hydrogen infrastructure is expected to reach $500b by 2030. Most hydrogen projects are being developed in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Since mid-2022, this area has seen more than $50b in green hydrogen/ammonia projec
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