The Vitality Industries Council (EIC) says 41 hydrogen initiatives are set to start growth throughout Africa within the subsequent 5 years, led by North African nations like Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco.

January 24, 2025
Sergio Matalucci

The EIC mentioned that 41 hydrogen initiatives are set to start growth throughout Africa throughout the subsequent 5 years. “The Africa OPEX Report 2025 reveals that North African nations, together with Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, are main the efforts, with their abundance of year-round sunshine offering ample alternatives for investments in inexperienced hydrogen manufacturing and export infrastructure,” mentioned the commerce affiliation. Nonetheless, it warned that Africa’s hydrogen sector should safe offtake agreements, set up regulatory frameworks, and develop sturdy infrastructure to understand its potential.

Nel mentioned that its subsidiary, Nel Hydrogen US, hhas secured a $7 million buy order for 2 containerized PEM electrolyzer models. The 2 2.5 MW MC500 electrolyzers will produce hydrogen for a brand new metal mill in the US. “The undisclosed buyer, one of many largest US metal producers, already makes use of Nel’s PEM electrolyzers to generate hydrogen at two different websites within the US,” mentioned the corporate. 

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has outlined a roadmap to organize for the medium/long-term transport of pure gasoline and hydrogen blends throughout the Mediterranean. “We’re conducting exams on pipeline supplies in a world laboratory. Outcomes for the primary exams had been acquired in This fall 2024 and are presently being assessed. The subsequent exams have already began, with outcomes anticipated throughout the 12 months,” the Greece-based firm advised pv journal. TAP will start evaluating the suitability of different tools above the bottom installations required for hydrogen transportation in 2025. “Solely after these assessments are full can TAP’s readiness for hydrogen transportation be extra precisely understood,” mentioned the corporate, including that the proportion of hydrogen to be transported will possible be developed incrementally over time to align with hydrogen market developments. 

Ryze Energy mentioned that it has signed a brand new offtake settlement with Infener to produce and distribute inexperienced hydrogen to prospects in Southern Germany and Switzerland. “Infener’s manufacturing hubs in Villingen-Schwenningen and Gengenbach will provide large-scale inexperienced hydrogen beginning round 2026/2027, whereas Ryze Energy ensures its environment friendly distribution to refueling stations and industrial prospects throughout southern Germany and Switzerland,” mentioned Germany-based Ryze Energy. 

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