The European Union (EU) and South Africa have partnered to boost South Africa's green hydrogen economy with two major grants totaling R628 million (€32 million). The grants, announced by European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson and South African Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Parks Tau, aim to support South Africa's ambitious plans in developing a green hydrogen economy. The first grant of R490 million is set to unlock R10 billion in investments along the green hydrogen value chain, promoting renewable energy infrastructure development, job creation, and local economic growth while reducing carbon emissions. The second grant of R138 million will aid state-owned enterprise Transnet in its green transformation efforts, focusing on achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 and developing a green hydrogen ecosystem. Commissioner Simson emphasized the importance of this partnership in driving sustainable development, creating new economic opportunities, and aligning with South Africa's green hydrogen agenda. These grants are part of the EU's commitment to promoting green energy in South Africa and will help establish a regional green hydrogen hub in Southern Africa, positioning the country as a significant player in the global green hydrogen market. The projects also support South Africa's goals of transitioning to a low-carbon economy and contribute to environmental stewardship.