Nigeria signs first major green hydrogen deal

• Nigeria is entering the green hydrogen race later than six of its African peers, who have already secured large-scale investments such as Mauritania’s $40 billion Aman Project and Namibia’s $10 billion Hyphen Hydrogen Energy venture.

• Though smaller in scale compared to some African megaprojects, this deal is a critical first step in building a broader hydrogen industry in Nigeria. With its abundant renewable resources, strategic export location along the Gulf of Guinea, and growing policy support, Nigeria has a chance to shape its own green hydrogen narrative.

• Our take: Given Africa’s track record of ambitious hydrogen projects failing to materialise, a healthy dose of caution is warranted.….… Read more (2 min)

Egypt aims to capture 5-8% of global hydrogen market

• This vision aligns with the country’s National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy, whose "green scenario" targets a maximum of 8% of the global hydrogen market, equating to 5.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in exports out of a total projected production of 9.2 mtpa by 2040.

• Currently, Egypt leads Africa with 29 announced green hydrogen projects, positioning itself as a regional frontrunner. This ambition places the country well ahead of its peers, many of which are still navigating the feasibility stages of development. Even South Africa, a regional heavyweight, lags behind Egypt in terms of project volume and advancement.

• Our take: Despite boasting the highest number of announced green hydrogen projects in Africa, Egypt faces the largest gap between commitments and tangible progress.… Read more (2 min)

Greenpeace report shows need for public hydrogen awareness

• The fast-growing green hydrogen economy is attracting significant investment, especially in Africa, yet it remains a poorly understood concept among the public. This lack of awareness leaves the industry vulnerable to misrepresentation and fuels skepticism about the true benefits of green hydrogen.

• As a result, the resulting green hydrogen projects are deemed as being exploitative and damaging to the environment. Without any awareness of what green hydrogen is and its trickle-down impact to the ordinary citizen, the public’s perception becomes an open market, easily swayed by narratives like those in the Greenpeace report whether true or not because they know no better.

• Our take: To protect the future of green hydrogen in Africa, industry stakeholders must actively fill the information void.… Read more (2 min)

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