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Bunkering deals anchor Africa in global maritime decarbonisation
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 | Egypt has signed two landmark agreements with Japanese partners to advance ammonia and green hydrogen bunkering, cementing Africa’s role in the global shift toward low-carbon shipping. The deals position the continent’s ports not merely as transit points but as emerging hubs supplying clean fuels to international carriers. |
Egypt’s bunkering push highlights Africa’s ability to convert its ports into global nodes for green fuels, leveraging geography at the crossroads of major shipping lanes to gain first-mover advantage.
The partnerships underline growing international confidence in Africa’s maritime infrastructure with bunkering set to bridge renewable fuel production on the continent and demand from the global shipping sector.
Our take: Africa’s bunkering ambitions could enhance its strategic influence, allowing it to subtly exercise soft power and stake a claim in shaping the maritime economy of tomorrow………Read more (2 min)
 | Southern Africa has, for the second time in as many months, emerged as Africa’s hydrogen talent hub, with 15 of the 27 advertised roles concentrated in the region. The region is offering a wide mix of positions, underscoring its dual role as both a testing ground for hydrogen innovation and a launchpad for large-scale projects. |
South Africa accounts for 13 roles, making it the frontrunner.
Dubai-based AMEA Power stands out as the single biggest recruiter, advertising 8 roles spread across multiple African countries.
Job board: Explore the latest openings across Africa’s hydrogen sector here (2 min)
 | Norwegian renewable energy company, Scatec recorded the fastest growing green hydrogen workforce in Africa over the past year. LinkedIn data analysed by Hydrogen Rising indicates the company grew its senior staff by 50.6% to 469, and its sales and business development team by 62.5% to 108 across 5 countries. |
Scatec is actively engaged in Africa’s green hydrogen sector, especially in Egypt where it is developing a 100 MW electrolyser project in the Ain Sokhna industrial zone.
The company is also undertaking renewable energy projects across Africa, including in South Africa and Egypt, which could support future green hydrogen developments.
Our take: Scatec’s rapid expansion reflects confidence in Africa’s renewables and hydrogen markets, positioning it as a first mover……Read more (2 min)
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Egypt’s SCZONE Chairman makes a case for green hydrogen during TICAD 9 in Tokyo
Events
🗓️ Network at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in,Namibia (September 9)
🗓️ Participate in the Forum on Financing Green Hydrogen in Egypt (September 17)
🗓️ Register for the World Power-to-X Summit in Morocco (October 1)
🗓️ Sign up for the 3rd Hydrogen in Africa conference in Egypt (October 28)
Various
🤝 Libya partners with German company to promote green hydrogen development
📜 Namibia to showcase green hydrogen ambitions in South Korea
✂️ South Africa’s grid trade could cut green hydrogen costs by 10–25%
🫰North African green steel will soon be in demand
⛽ Blending hydrogen into natural gas pipelines offers a near-term transport solution
🗃️ Russia’s ITMO University develops low-cost, faster green hydrogen reactor
Seen on LinkedIn
Tauqeer Ahmed, Head of Engineering Centre of Excellence at Transnet National Ports Authority, notes, “As the global push for green hydrogen accelerates, African ports are emerging as potential hubs for export. But what are the civil engineering realities and limitations we need to address to make this a viable future?”