Major Milestone Reached for Egypt's Green Hydrogen Project in Ain Sokhna
Key Ideas
- Scatec ASA's Egypt Green Hydrogen project, in collaboration with key partners, achieves a significant milestone through securing a green ammonia offtake agreement, signaling progress in sustainable energy production.
- The project, based in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone, aims to be a regional green hydrogen hub, leveraging the country's renewable energy potential and strategic location for production and export.
- Partnerships with international financial institutions like the European Investment Bank, EBRD, and Germany's development finance institution support the project's financing and highlight the global interest in green hydrogen initiatives.
- The endeavor spearheaded by Scatec ASA demonstrates a commitment to promoting green technologies and decarbonization efforts, positioning Egypt as a key player in the renewable energy sector in Africa and beyond.
Scatec ASA, in partnership with Fertiglobe, Orascom Construction, The Sovereign Fund of Egypt, and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, has achieved a significant milestone in its Egypt Green Hydrogen project based in Ain Sokhna. The project secured a green ammonia offtake agreement through the first-ever H2Global auction, with Fertiglobe as the winning bidder. This milestone was marked by the signing of a 20-year ammonia offtake agreement at the Egypt-EU Investment Conference. The project involves the development of a 100 MW electrolyser facility to produce renewable hydrogen for the production of renewable ammonia at Fertiglobe's plant, powered by solar and wind energy. Scatec ASA, the lead developer, aims to establish Egypt as a regional green hydrogen hub and is supported by international financial institutions for project financing. The project's location in Egypt's SCZONE highlights the country's ambition to become a major player in green hydrogen production. Stakeholders, including leaders from various institutions and financial backers, emphasize the importance of this project in driving sustainable development, decarbonization, and the adoption of green technologies in Egypt and the wider African region.
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Production
Renewable Energy
Energy Transition
Sustainable Development
Ammonia Production
Infrastructure Investment
African Development
European Cooperation
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