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The production of green hydrogen is poised to dominate the 2030 hydrogen targets set by North African nations, according to a report published by Dii Desert Energy, a Dubai-based international think tank promoting clean energy transition in the MENA region.

• The report indicates that the North African region is set to produce 3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of hydrogen by 2030, the majority of which will be green hydrogen. This projected capacity is distributed among four leading hydrogen-producing countries: Egypt (1.5 mtpa), Mauritania (1.2 mtpa), Morocco (0.4 mtpa), and Tunisia (0.32 mtpa).

• These targets are supported by several green hydrogen projects in the region. Egypt has announced 29 green hydrogen projects, driven by MoUs signed during COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh in 2022. Morocco, considered Africa’s gateway to Europe, has 15 projects, and Mauritania has 7. Emerging producers like Tunisia and Algeria have announced 13 and 3 projects respectively.

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