Maiden sustainability bond in SA to boost green hydrogen

• The bond marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s low-carbon transition, directing capital into green hydrogen and renewables while supporting industrial decarbonisation and job creation.

• The strong investor demand for the bond highlights the growing appeal of Africa’s green finance market, signaling confidence in sustainable investments and the region’s energy transition.

• Our take: The oversubscription of IDC’s sustainability bond highlights the untapped potential of green finance in Africa.… Read more (2 min)

Op-Ed: Why South Africa isn’t ready to produce green hydrogen

• Chemical engineers Craig McGregor and Bruce Douglas Young, lecturers at Stellenbosch University and the University of the Witwatersrand respectively, argue that transporting green hydrogen is costly and complex as it requires specialised pipelines, high-pressure compression, or conversion into ammonia or methanol. 

• Instead, they suggest prioritizing industries that require minimal infrastructure changes, such as green ammonia for fertilisers, which can be produced and used at the same location, eliminating the need for costly hydrogen transportation

• Click the link to read the full op-ed… Read more (2 min)

Indians develop dedicated green hydrogen grid in Egypt

• A specialised electricity grid for green hydrogen could accelerate Egypt’s ability to scale its hydrogen production by eliminating bottlenecks in power transmission. 

• As competition for green hydrogen exports intensifies, securing reliable infrastructure could give Egypt a competitive advantage in supplying low-carbon fuels to global markets.

• Our take: If Egypt manages to develop dedicated hydrogen infrastructure, it could set a benchmark for similar initiatives across the continent….… Read more (2 min)

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