Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau discussed the significant progress in implementing South Africa's Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy, aiming to transition to a low-carbon, reindustrialized economy. The Green Hydrogen Summit held in Cape Town showcased the development of commercial-scale projects across provinces, supported by €23 million in grant funding from the German government. Tau emphasized the importance of 24 Strategic Integrated Projects and the Just Energy Transition Green Hydrogen Programme Management Office in driving the green hydrogen chapter of the JET-IP Implementation Plan. Minister Tau stressed the necessity of collaboration and capital to develop a globally competitive green hydrogen ecosystem, outlining various financing mechanisms and support tools. The focus on reversing deindustrialization trends by transitioning hard-to-abate sectors to green hydrogen was a key theme, with green hydrogen seen as a solution for decarbonization in transport, industry, and power. The potential of green hydrogen for South Africa includes leveraging renewable energy resources, creating new industrial sectors, and enhancing energy security. Several major projects in renewable-rich zones and partnerships with international markets were highlighted, indicating a positive outlook for South Africa's green hydrogen industry. With a focus on economic growth and sustainability, green hydrogen is positioned as a key driver of job creation and industrial development in the country's transition towards a greener future.