West Africa has hydrogen potential
West Africa looks to emulate its northern neighbours
Region has all the ingredients to become a green hydrogen powerhouse but faces plenty of barriers and stiff competition
North Africa may be rapidly emerging as a global green hydrogen hotspot, but it is not the only region in Africa with the resource potential to become an international player. Further south, West Africa also boasts exceptional renewable energy reserves and several governments are starting to think about how best to attract investors. In 2023, the Economic Community of West African States developed a comprehensive green hydrogen policy targeting greater socioeconomic growth. The political union of 12 countries set out the ambitious target of producing 0.5mt/yr of green hydrogen by 2030. “There are certain Western African countries that are managing to leverage green hydrogen to achieve their
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