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Power privatisation could boost Africa’s green hydrogen momentum
 | Mauritania has announced plans to fully privatise its power generation sector, enabling greater private sector involvement in energy infrastructure. The move marks a major policy shift, positioning private investment as a key driver of renewable energy expansion—an essential foundation for developing a robust green hydrogen economy. |
Privatisation empowers Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to accelerate wind and solar deployment, providing the low-cost, clean electricity needed for competitive green hydrogen production and long-term viability.
Across Africa where slow-moving state utilities and underfunded power systems have stalled renewable energy growth, Mauritania’s full liberalisation is an attractive model, one where African countries take bold steps to unlock private capital for clean energy.
Our take: African countries aiming to accelerate their clean energy transitions may want to adopt similarly comprehensive reforms. By creating stable and predictable frameworks they can fully unlock private capital and compete globally in the green energy sector….. Read more (2 min)
 | North Africa dominates this month’s green hydrogen job board, accounting for 11 out of 19 roles, or 58%. Tunisia leads with six positions, followed by Morocco with four and one regional role in MENA. Southern Africa follows with seven roles across Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, while West Africa trails with two listings in Togo. |
Norway-based renewable energy solutions provider Scatec stands out as the leading recruiter this month, offering 7 of the 19 available positions. Innovx, a Morocco-based innovation platform, follows with four openings, while HyIron Green Technologies — developer of Namibia’s groundbreaking Oshivela project, Africa’s first green iron plant — offers three roles.
Technical roles dominate this month’s green hydrogen jobs board, accounting for 7 of the 19 positions. Business management roles, including HR, follow with 6 listings, while sustainability and policy roles make up 4. International development consultancy opportunities account for the remaining 2.
Jobs Board: Explore the latest job openings across Africa’s growing hydrogen sector.… Read more (2 min)
 | Emirati state-owned renewable energy company Masdar has increased its Africa-focused staff count by 60% over the past year, according to LinkedIn data analysed by Hydrogen Rising. The hiring push has seen the company’s senior team on the continent grow to 16, signaling its intensifying interest in African green hydrogen markets. |
The workforce growth could be linked to Masdar’s recent $1 billion green energy bond issuance, which aims to fund clean energy projects worldwide. This aligns with its broader $10 billion commitment to invest in renewable energy across Africa by 2030.
Masdar’s competitors are also in growth mode. Norwegian firm Scatec increased its workforce by 44.3%, while Dubai-headquartered AMEA Power grew by 24.4%.
Our take: Masdar’s substantial workforce expansion marks a strategic inflection point, reflecting its transition from pilot-phase initiatives to large-scale deployment and investment in renewable energy projects…..… Read more (2 min)
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Newly-established green hydrogen lab at Abdou Moumouni University in Niger
Events
🗓️ Network at African Green Hydrogen Summit in South Africa (June 12)
🗓️ Register for Africa’s Energy Forum in South Africa (June 17)
🗓️ Attend the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Namibia (September 9)
🗓️ Participate in Africa Energy Week in South Africa (September 29)
🗓️ Be part of the Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) in Ghana (November 12)
Various
🎰 Metacon deploys alkaline electrolyser in Morocco
📠 INEOS Electrochemical Solutions unveils Hydraeon, a new electrolysis technology
💰 EU to invest $22.6 billion in Namibia’s green energy sector
💧 Nigerian scientist develops tech to produce hydrogen from herbicide-tainted water
👮 Nigerian advocates for a human rights-based approach to Africa’s energy transition
🌳 Daures Green Hydrogen Village invites OEM bids for green fertiliser plant
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The African Centre for Green Economy says, “South Africa is uniquely positioned to lead in the global green hydrogen revolution, thanks to its world-class renewable energy resources and its abundant platinum reserves. Yet, the current shortage of qualified professionals poses a real challenge. Without a skilled and adaptable workforce, our bold targets risk becoming missed opportunities.”____________________