Tunisia Signs Six MoUs for Green Hydrogen Production in Tunis
Key Ideas
- Six MoUs signed in Tunis for green hydrogen production with foreign companies like Aker Horizons, Verbund, Savanah Energy, and more.
- Tunisia aims to develop green hydrogen and derivatives by 2050, targeting 8.3 million tonnes production with a €120 billion investment.
- The strategy includes producing 2.3 million tonnes for the local market and 6 million tonnes for export to attract investments and utilize existing infrastructure.
- Industry Minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub oversaw the signing, highlighting Tunisia's commitment to sustainable energy development.
In Tunis, Tunisia, on July 29, 2024, six memorandums of understanding were signed for green hydrogen production, marking a significant step towards the country's sustainable energy goals. The agreements involved collaborations between Tunisia and various foreign companies, including TUNUR, Aker Horizons, Verbund, Savanah Energy, Hydrogène de France, Amarenco, H2 Global, DEME Energy, and Abo Energy. These partnerships are part of Tunisia's national strategy to develop green hydrogen and its derivatives by 2050. The strategy aims to produce 8.3 million tonnes of green hydrogen, with 2.3 million tonnes allocated for the local market and 6 million tonnes for export, amounting to a total investment value of around €120 billion. By attracting local investments and leveraging the existing industrial and energy infrastructure, Tunisia seeks to position itself as a key player in the green hydrogen sector. The presence of Industry Minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub during the signing underscores the government's commitment to sustainable energy development and economic growth through green hydrogen initiatives.