Project tracker: Five new hydrogen projects announced in H1 2026

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Amid slowing momentum in the global green hydrogen economy, Africa continued to expand its project pipeline in the first half of 2026. Data from Hydrogen Rising's project tracker shows that five new green hydrogen projects were announced across the continent during the period, spanning southern, eastern and northern Africa.

• South Africa and Egypt accounted for four of Africa's five new green hydrogen project announcements in H1 2026—two each—reinforcing their position as among the continent's most active hydrogen development markets.

• Green ammonia remained Africa's dominant hydrogen pathway, featuring in three of the five project announcements and reflecting continued interest in both export markets and domestic fertiliser applications. 

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