Egypt and a Saudi water desalination company have signed a framework agreement to develop a green hydrogen project to produce green ammonia. The intention is to work on a larger green hydrogen project in the country which could have a capacity of up to two million-tonnes-per-year of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen production a priority for EgyptIn August, Egypt’s government announced that it had set up the National Council for Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives. 10 areas need strengthening in the green hydrogen supply chainIt will also be responsible for reviewing all legislation and regulations concerning green hydrogen and its derivatives. This includes the supply of green fuel to ships, the production of green ammonia and a solar energy project using battery energy storage solutions (BESS).

Source: The North Africa Journal December 21, 2023 20:45 UTC