Advancing Green Hydrogen Projects in North Africa: The South H2 Corridor Initiative
Key Ideas
- The South H2 Corridor project in North Africa aims to connect Europe to North Africa for importing up to 4 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually.
- The project leverages existing gas infrastructure in North Africa and abundant solar and wind resources to make renewable hydrogen production cost-competitive.
- Multiple companies and countries, including Germany, Austria, Italy, and prominent developers, are actively involved in advancing green hydrogen projects in North Africa, particularly in Tunisia.
- The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA 24) will bring together African and international stakeholders to discuss the strategic potential of renewable hydrogen across Africa, showcasing Africa's role in the global renewable energy landscape.
A significant development in the renewable energy sector is the advancement of green hydrogen projects in North Africa, particularly through the South H2 Corridor initiative. This initiative aims to establish a renewable hydrogen pipeline connecting Europe to North Africa, facilitating the import of up to 4 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually. By repurposing existing midstream gas infrastructure in North Africa, over 70% of the pipeline will utilize pre-existing assets, reducing costs and leveraging the region's abundant solar and wind resources for cost-competitive hydrogen production.
Countries like Germany, Austria, and Italy have signed a joint declaration of intent to enhance cooperation in developing the South H2 Corridor, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable energy partnerships. Multiple companies, including ABO Energy, Aker Horizons, TotalEnergies, and TuNur, are actively engaged in advancing hydrogen projects in Tunisia, which has shown accelerated deployment of renewables, especially in renewable hydrogen.
The upcoming Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA 24) in Tunis will serve as a platform for discussing the strategic significance of renewable hydrogen across Africa. This forum, organized by AFSIA, MESIA, CSPV, and SolarPower Europe, will bring together stakeholders to explore opportunities in the African energy sector and highlight the region's potential in the global renewable energy landscape. With strong international interest and support from various European and global developers, the South H2 Corridor project signifies a major step towards sustainable energy collaboration and innovation.
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African Energy Sector
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