Africa's Growing Hydrogen Potential: Algeria's Low-Cost Green Hydrogen and Mauritania's 6 GW Project
Key Ideas
  • Saudi-Algerian researchers highlight Algeria's capacity for low-cost green hydrogen production through solar energy, foreseeing a global hydrogen role for the country.
  • Denmark's GreenGo Energy embarks on a massive 6 GW electrolysis hydrogen project in Mauritania, aiming for 339,000 tons of green ammonia annually.
  • European stakeholders call for continued financial support and regulatory adjustments to align EU hydrogen ambitions with market realities, emphasizing the need for competitive production costs and infrastructure investment.
  • TotalEnergies and Air Liquide collaborate on green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands, including a joint venture to build a 250 MW electrolyzer near the Zeeland refinery by 2029.
A recent study by Saudi-Algerian researchers sheds light on Algeria's potential to become a significant player in green hydrogen production. The researchers emphasize the country's capability to employ solar energy efficiently, with programs like MedHySol and HySolThane paving the way for green hydrogen production at a remarkably low cost of $4 per kilogram. They suggest that leveraging solar electricity, priced at $0.04/kWh, could make Algeria a global leader in green hydrogen. Additionally, the researchers propose utilizing seawater or wastewater for electrolysis to enhance local energy security and reduce emissions. In parallel, Denmark's GreenGo Energy has initiated a substantial 6 GW electrolysis hydrogen project in Mauritania. The Megaton Moon Project, situated near Nouakchott, is planned on over 100,000 hectares of land and is designed for scalability. By 2033, the project aims to achieve full capacity with 6 GW of electrolysis, 6.8 GW of onshore wind, and 6.3 GW of solar PV. The first phase, set for completion by the end of 2029, targets 500 MW of electrolysis, 600 GW of onshore wind, and 600 GW of solar PV, producing around 339,000 tons of green ammonia yearly. European industry players are advocating for ongoing financial support and regulatory adjustments to align the EU's hydrogen ambitions with practical market conditions. Concerns have been raised about the gap between political vision and market realities, emphasizing the need for competitive production costs and increased infrastructure investment for hydrogen production and transportation. This call for action comes from various stakeholders involved in the hydrogen value chain. Furthermore, TotalEnergies and Air Liquide have joined forces to develop green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands. These projects involve the production and delivery of approximately 45,000 tons per year of green hydrogen utilizing renewable electricity, primarily sourced from the OranjeWind offshore wind farm. A joint venture between TotalEnergies and Air Liquide plans to construct and operate a 250 MW electrolyzer near the Zeeland refinery, scheduled for commissioning in 2029.
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