Mauritania is ideally placed to become a notable green hydrogen producer, given its geographical attributes and the presence of natural hydrogen, a new report says. According to the Green Hydrogen Organisation, Mauritania has excellent renewable energy prospects making it a potential leading green hydrogen producer in Africa. “Significant green hydrogen project developments and Mauritania’s proximity to the European market has the potential to increase export benefits, in addition to providing power to the national grid and various industrial activities, such as green steel production.”Africa ideally placed for green hydrogen productionAFSIA said the race for producing the cheapest green hydrogen is global. Green hydrogen is the fuel of the future – sector expertOverall, the report notes that the appetite for green hydrogen development in Africa has further skyrocketed in 2023. “Thanks to Africa’s stellar solar irradiation, the continent offers some of the best features to produce the cheapest green hydrogen in the world.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2024 13:35 UTC