Egypt's €7 Billion Green Hydrogen Project for Shipping Fuel in Suez Gulf
Key Ideas
  • Egypt signs a landmark €7 billion agreement with EDF and Zero Waste to develop a green hydrogen project near the Gulf of Suez for producing over one million tons of green ammonia annually.
  • The project covers 420 sq km and integrates wind and solar power facilities, with plans for a shipping dock and a seawater desalination unit.
  • The initiative aims to primarily use the produced green ammonia as shipping fuel for vessels navigating the Suez Canal, promoting sustainable energy practices.
  • The project signifies a significant step towards leveraging renewable energy sources and decarbonizing the shipping industry in the region.
Egypt has partnered with France's EDF and UAE-based Zero Waste in a groundbreaking €7 billion agreement to establish a large-scale green hydrogen project near the Gulf of Suez. The main objective of this initiative is to produce over one million tons of green ammonia annually, primarily for use as shipping fuel for vessels passing through the Suez Canal. Spanning across 420 sq km, the project will incorporate wind and solar power facilities to support its operations. Additionally, the consortium plans to build a 400m-long shipping dock for the Red Sea Ports Authority and set up a seawater desalination unit to ensure efficient project execution. This project marks a significant move towards promoting sustainable energy practices and decarbonizing the shipping industry in the region, showcasing the commitment of Egypt towards leveraging renewable energy sources.
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