The Middle East and Africa region is positioned to become a key player in the global hydrogen market, as revealed in a recent report. With 23.5 million metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) of upcoming capacity and 211 gigawatts (GW) of planned electrolyzer projects, the MEA region is emerging as a strategic hub for hydrogen. While Africa is focusing on green hydrogen production powered by vast renewable resources, Middle Eastern countries are concentrating on blue hydrogen production by leveraging their refinery assets. Countries like Egypt and Oman are leading the way in future hydrogen production in their respective regions. The report highlights that despite currently holding only 11% of global hydrogen capacity, the MEA region is home to four of the world's ten largest low-carbon hydrogen projects. Most of the hydrogen produced is intended for export, particularly targeting demand markets in Europe and Asia, with applications in transport, ammonia, and steel industries. Various African countries, including Egypt, Mauritania, and Morocco, are aiming to produce cost-competitive green hydrogen by tapping into their abundant renewable energy sources.