Green Hydrogen Beyond The Hype: Water, Grids, Infrastructure and Regulation in MENA

Green hydrogen has moved rapidly from a niche technological concept to a central element of many energy-transition strategies. It is particularly relevant to MENA countries because several of them combine strong solar and wind resources with existing energy infrastructure and proximity to major European markets. At the same time, the sector is entering a more realistic phase. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the global pipeline of announced low-emissions hydrogen production projects for 2030 has fallen to about 27 Mt, while uncertain demand, complex regulation, financing and infrastructure remain important barriers [1]. Installed electrolysis capacity nevertheless more than doubled … Continue reading →

The Potential of Green Hydrogen in the MENA Region

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) offer impeccable weather conditions to develop renewable energy continuously all year round. There are currently over 1500 wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the area with a producing capacity of over 20GW[1] and these numbers are expected to grow exponentially in the forthcoming years[2]. Recently, hydrogen has received an unprecedented attention in the global energy scenery. Over 30 countries have revealed their hydrogen strategies, and more are expected to follow. Just in the MENA region, 10 countries have ambitions in developing the technology and are prepared to invest in related projects, in … Continue reading →