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Why African countries need dedicated hydrogen authorities
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 | A new report by Egypt-based think tank Entlaq warns that the country’s green hydrogen ambitions are at risk due to institutional fragmentation. Without a central authority overseeing hydrogen development, overlapping mandates and regulatory delays are stalling progress, a cautionary tale for other African nations pursuing similar goals. |
The lack of a unified institutional framework in Egypt has created a governance vacuum that complicates everything from permitting to investment readiness, leaving projects stuck in early-stage feasibility or stall before actual investment decisions.
The situation in the North African nation reflects a broader continental trend where most producers lack a centralised authority, exposing projects to fragmentation, delays and investor uncertainty.
Our take: Africa’s hydrogen future will depend on efficient governance……..Read more (2 min)
 | Southern Africa is emerging as the continent’s green hydrogen hiring hotspot, with 17 of 24 advertised roles based in South Africa and Namibia. South Africa accounts for 13 listings, making it the frontrunner. Roles span the hydrogen value chain, from engineering and construction to finance and stakeholder engagement. |
A diverse mix of companies is hiring, from global developers like Scatec and AMEA Power to local industrial giants like Sasol.
Norway-based renewable energy company Scatec stands out as the top recruiter, accounting for 5 of the 24 roles currently open across the continent. The company is hiring for diverse positions in South Africa and Tunisia.
Job board: Explore the latest openings across Africa’s hydrogen sector here (2 min)
 | UAE-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has expanded rapidly across Africa over the past year. But an analysis of LinkedIn data reveals that the company, active in green hydrogen, solar and wind projects across the continent, is grappling with retention challenges, particularly in core operational roles. |
Over the past year, AMEA Power’s African workforce grew by 18%, reflecting significant expansion. Hiring has outpaced departures, with 21 new hires compared to 8 exits, resulting in a net gain of 13 employees and an attrition rate of 12%.
While hiring suggests positive momentum, the company still faces internal churn in key functions. The operations team, which makes up nearly a quarter of the workforce (24%), recorded a 24% attrition rate, highlighting persistent retention challenges as the company scales.
Our take: Retention is best achieved via great culture, role alignment or growth pathways……. Read more (2 min)
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Participants pose at a Green Hydrogen Association of Kenya’s roundtable
Events
🗓️ Attend the Clean Energy Australia-Africa Conference in Kenya (July 31)
🗓️ Network at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in,Namibia (September 9)
🗓️ 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)
Various
💰 Green hydrogen projects in South Africa to benefit from $293 million Chinese loan
☑️ Namibia proposes Africa-wide green industrialisation centre
📜Study shows intra-regional hydrogen trade in the Maghreb is not (yet) cost-effective
💱 South Africa can unlock new economic opportunities by investing in green hydrogen
Seen on LinkedIn
Yasmine Ayed, an Energy System Modelling Doctoral Researcher, says, “Without strategic incentives like EU-backed corridors, long-term contracts, or government-driven subsidies a fully integrated Maghreb hydrogen market may stay on paper.”