Empowering Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Green Hydrogen Leadership
Key Ideas
- President Ramaphosa urges African nations to drive the continent's green hydrogen development for maximum benefits in the energy transition.
- Emphasis on African leadership in setting standards, establishing hydrogen corridors, and attracting investment for intra-African trade.
- The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance aims for 30 to 60 million tons of green hydrogen production by 2050, with ongoing flagship projects and research to reduce costs.
- Existing initiatives like the Coega Green Ammonia Project and the Sasolburg pilot project in South Africa are paving the way for a sustainable green hydrogen future.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town, stressed the importance of African nations taking charge of the continent's green hydrogen development. He highlighted the need for African leadership in shaping standards, certifying systems, and establishing hydrogen corridors to drive investment and enhance intra-African trade. Ramaphosa emphasized the role of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance, which includes several African countries targeting significant green hydrogen production by 2050. Additionally, he announced upcoming flagship green hydrogen projects and noted the progress of existing initiatives like the Coega Green Ammonia Project and the Sasolburg pilot project. Research efforts are focused on reducing costs throughout the green hydrogen value chain, with the potential for white hydrogen to become a vital clean energy source for the continent.