Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazoauni boasted the North African country’s green hydrogen potential and called on European investors attending the European Union – African Union summit at the Global Gateway Forum to seize opportunities. Mauritania has reportedly unveiled plans to develop hydrogen projects capable of generating an impressive 80 GW of electrolyzer capacity. The plan for the green hydrogen projects encompasses three phases spanning from 2024 to 2027. Biz involve an increased utilization of gas, a reduction in the use of heavy fuel oil for energy production and transportation, and the integration of renewable energy sources into the electrical system. The North African country, El Ghazoauni stressed, has launched many initiatives to become globally competitive.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 27, 2023 13:18 UTC