Egypt and Greece Strengthen Energy Cooperation with Focus on Green Hydrogen
Key Ideas
- Ministers Badawi and Skylakakis discussed collaboration in carbon capture and storage, as well as green hydrogen storage and transportation to mutually benefit both nations.
- A clear roadmap for effective cooperation in CCS and green hydrogen was emphasized by Minister Badawi.
- Egypt and Greece are exploring the signing of a cooperation agreement in CCS and highlighting the importance of cooperation with the European Union in regulatory aspects.
- The energy cooperation between Egypt and Greece aims to establish an energy corridor between the two countries, focusing on low-carbon energies and diversity.
During a meeting in Cairo, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Theodoros Skylakakis, discussed enhancing cooperation in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and green hydrogen. Both sides emphasized the importance of developing a clear roadmap for effective collaboration in these areas to advance mutual interests. The possibility of signing a cooperation agreement in CCS was also considered, with a focus on regulatory aspects in partnership with the European Union (EU). The ministers highlighted the beginning of a new phase of energy cooperation between Egypt and Greece, centered on low-carbon energies and aiming to establish an energy corridor between the two countries. This collaboration signifies a shift towards sustainable energy practices and strategic partnerships in the region.