Hecate Energy, a US-based company, and Tosyali Algerie, one of Africa’s largest steel manufacturers with facilities in Oran, Algeria, have announced plans to build a large green hydrogen plant. The initiative aims to support the production of green steel in the North African nation. The project, focused on integrated green hydrogen production, is a collaboration between the two private companies and Algeria’s state oil operator, Sonatrach. As part of Algeria's strategy to reduce reliance on conventional electricity and promote renewable energy, the project will contribute to energy transition goals. The partnership involves phases for feasibility studies and project construction, although specific details like cost, location, and production capacity are yet to be disclosed. Algeria's plan includes increasing the share of renewable sources in its energy mix and developing green hydrogen projects. The European Union and the German Federal Ministry are supporting studies for renewable energy projects in Algeria, showcasing international interest in the country's energy sector. The collaborative effort also involves plans for a 3,300-km hydrogen pipeline, the 'SoutH2 Corridor' project, to transport green hydrogen from Algeria to Europe, potentially fulfilling a significant portion of Europe’s hydrogen import targets by 2030. This project aligns with Algeria's broader goals of enhancing institutional and technical capacities in renewable energy and promoting energy savings and emission reductions.