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Mining incentives could boost Africa’s hydrogen demand
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 | A new policy paper published by the International PtX Hub, a German-backed advisory initiative on green hydrogen, argues that targeted incentives could de-risk green ammonia adoption in South Africa’s mining sector. The approach could spur mining-led hydrogen demand and enhance competitiveness in low-carbon markets. |
While mining underpins Africa’s economy, its heavy emissions expose the sector to rising trade barriers and stricter environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in global markets.
Well-designed incentives could make green ammonia more attractive to miners, accelerating adoption and positioning Africa as a competitive player in hydrogen-linked supply chains.
Our take: The incentives could give South Africa a first-mover advantage, allowing its mining sector to attract sustainable finance and maintain competitiveness……..Read more (2 min)
 | As Africa expands its green hydrogen sector, Wilson Ngunjiri, CEO of Africa Renewables Advancement, a clean hydrogen solutions provider, says a continental hydrogen bank could make investments more viable. By using contracts for difference, governments could reduce investor risk and attract capital into emerging projects. |
According to Mr Ngunjiri, a hydrogen bank would enhance investment viability by narrowing the price gap between green and conventional hydrogen, stimulating local demand and unlocking private and donor funding across Africa.
In an interview, the renewable energy engineer and green hydrogen developer suggests that pairing a hydrogen bank with a globally recognised certification scheme could strengthen Africa’s access to low-carbon export markets.
 | Namibia has announced up to $250 million in catalytic funding for industrial-scale green hydrogen projects under the Climate Investment Fund. By de-risking first movers and attracting private capital, the initiative strengthens Namibia’s hydrogen ambitions while providing a model that could be replicated across Africa. |
By absorbing early-stage risk, catalytic funding tackles the single biggest barrier in Africa’s hydrogen rollout, high upfront costs. This enables projects to progress from pilot stage to full industrial deployment.
Namibia’s approach could serve as a blueprint for Africa, inspiring similar initiatives, sparking regional hydrogen corridors and integrating African industries into low-carbon value chains.
Our take: Catalytic funding could be Africa’s strongest lever to de-risk first-mover hydrogen projects… Read more (2 min)
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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)
Jobs
🧑💼 Work as a Senior Business Developer at HDF Energy (Namibia)
🧑💼 Be the next Senior Business Developer at HDF Energy (South Africa)
🧑💼 Become a green hydrogen youth ambassador at GIZ (Namibia)
🧑💼 Serve as a Senior Technical Advisor: Green Hydrogen Fund at GIZ (South Africa)
Various
📉 Cost of storing and transporting green hydrogen is to decrease over time
🏭 Upcoming hydrogen summit to accelerate decarbonisation of heavy industries
🔊 EU announces technical support to the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme
💬 Q&A: As Trump cuts clean energy, South Africa "not backtracking"
🖥️ Technology transfer a catalyst in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors
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Mohamed Elmokhtar Mohamed Vall, an energy engineer says, “Mauritania is quietly leading the region’s hydrogen race.Turning vision into impact will require strong support from the government, private investors, and international partners to unlock its full potential.”