Africa's Green Hydrogen Alliance: Creating Jobs and Mega Projects
Key Ideas
- President Cyril Ramaphosa believes green hydrogen projects could generate up to four million new jobs in Africa by 2050.
- The Africa's Green Hydrogen Alliance, involving nations like Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa, aims to produce 30 to 60 million tons of green hydrogen by 2050.
- Key projects like the Coega Green Ammonia Project in South Africa, the Aman Project in Mauritania, and Project Nour in Morocco are part of the alliance's initiatives.
- South Africa has already invested over R1.49 billion in its hydrogen program, with collaborative efforts with the EU supporting projects like Sasol’s Hyshift program for sustainable aviation fuel.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town, emphasizing the potential for green hydrogen projects to create millions of jobs in Africa by 2050. The Africa's Green Hydrogen Alliance, consisting of countries like Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa, aims to produce 30 to 60 million tons of green hydrogen by 2050. Ramaphosa highlighted key projects such as the Coega Green Ammonia Project in South Africa, the Aman Project in Mauritania, and Project Nour in Morocco as significant initiatives within the alliance. He also mentioned Sasol’s Hyshift program in South Africa, targeting the production of 400,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually. With over 52 large-scale green hydrogen projects announced across Africa, the president emphasized the importance of the summit in positioning Africa at the forefront of global energy discussions and rule-making. South Africa's substantial investment of more than R1.49 billion in the hydrogen program, supported by partnerships with the EU, underscores the country's commitment to sustainable energy initiatives.