{"id":2093,"date":"2025-09-26T12:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:55:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:55:12","slug":"hydrogen-news-from-africa-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/hydrogen-news-from-africa-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen News from Africa (September 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hive Hydrogen Invites Proposals for $5.8 Billion South Africa Plant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jul 07, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hive Hydrogen, a joint venture between UK-based Hive Energy Ltd. and South Africa\u2019s BuiltAfrica Group, has invited 15 engineering companies to submit proposals for a $5.8 billion green hydrogen project in the Eastern Cape. The plant, expected to start production in 2029, will produce over 1 million tons of green ammonia annually for export to markets like Japan and South Korea. South Africa aims to compete with Namibia as a hydrogen hub, though concerns remain over whether costs can be lowered enough to rival fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.energyconnects.com\/news\/renewables\/2025\/july\/hive-hydrogen-invites-proposals-for-5-8-billion-south-africa-plant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Promise and pressure of cost-competitive green hydrogen\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

09 July 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa\u2019s energy infrastructure projects have long demonstrated large variations in financing conditions due to country-specific risks and market dynamics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study questions the feasibility of exporting African green hydrogen to Europe by 2030, noting 34 projects across seven countries, but 90% are still in concept or feasibility stage. Only South Africa\u2019s Sasolburg pilot is operational. Financing is a major challenge, with the cost of capital ranging from 26.5% in Sudan to 10.6% in Morocco. De-risking mechanisms from Europe could cut costs by 42%, making African hydrogen competitive at \u20ac3.2\u20134.9\/kg, though without policy support, most projects cannot meet European price benchmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.esi-africa.com\/renewable-energy\/promise-and-pressure-of-cost-competitive-green-hydrogen\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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South Africa and Namibia to Finalize Cross-border Green Hydrogen Pipeline Agreement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Thu, 07\/24\/2025 – 12:02Flags of Namibia & South Africa (\u00a9 Shutterstock\/VUTUK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa and Namibia are finalizing a green hydrogen pipeline linking L\u00fcderitz with Boegoebaai, Saldanha Bay, and Gauteng. A 2024 pre-feasibility study confirmed viability, with a N$30 million master plan now underway. Backed by the EU and other financiers, the project will boost socio-economic growth and position both nations as hydrogen leaders. Namibia has already attracted N$2.08 billion in investments, whereas South Africa aims to produce 13 million tons of hydrogen annually by 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.pipeline-journal.net\/news\/south-africa-and-namibia-finalize-cross-border-green-hydrogen-pipeline-agreement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Africa Green Hydrogen Summit 2025: Business voice amplified\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

17 July 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Africa Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Cape Town showcased momentum in hydrogen, drawing leaders from politics and business. Germany reaffirmed its commitment via a special envoy, while South Africa\u2019s Energy Minister stressed hydrogen\u2019s role in energy security, a just transition, and industrial growth. The summit signaled stronger Africa-Europe cooperation in green hydrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.esi-africa.com\/industry-sectors\/future-energy\/africa-green-hydrogen-summit-2025-business-voice-amplified\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Africa\u2019s green hydrogen awakening: clean energy, new horizons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jul 30, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa\u2019s renewable abundance positions it as a global leader in green hydrogen. The article highlights hydrogen\u2019s potential to drive industrialisation, job creation, clean energy access, and new export markets. It calls for regional cooperation, technology transfer, and innovative financing to ensure Africa leads the hydrogen revolution with equity and ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.energyconnects.com\/opinion\/thought-leadership\/2025\/july\/africa-s-green-hydrogen-awakening-clean-energy-new-horizons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hydrogen in Africa: a gateway to global green energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By\u00a0Energy Connects Aug 05, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an interview, Dr Ziyuan Wang of China\u2019s Hydrogen Alliance highlights Africa\u2019s cost advantages in hydrogen production due to abundant renewables, mineral resources, and strategic geography close to Europe and Asia. He stresses challenges of high costs, regulatory gaps, and the need for public-private collaboration, urging global cooperation and policy alignment to scale projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/share.google\/2VM7uegnsF1QxpGvM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Algeria Officially Joins the African Green Hydrogen Alliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Algeria has joined the African Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) during the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Namibia. This step aligns with its energy transition strategy and economic diversification goals. AGHA, launched in 2022, unites African countries committed to scaling renewable energy and hydrogen, with South Africa\u2019s energy minister as chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/al24news.dz\/en\/algeria-officially-joins-the-african-green-hydrogen-alliance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Africa starts the \u2018green energy revolution\u2019 \u2014 200,000 tons near this ocean to beat Russia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

by Laila A.\u00a0\u00a0 September 7, 2025, in \u00a0Energy Green Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morocco\u2019s Chbika project, backed by global investors, will produce 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually using 1 GW of renewable power. Aimed at European markets, it supports the EU\u2019s goal of reducing reliance on Russian gas. With 20 GW of renewable capacity targeted, Morocco positions itself as a global hydrogen leader and strategic energy partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.ecoticias.com\/en\/africa-starts-green-energy-revolution\/19888<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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South Africa Opens First Hydrogen Energy Centre Backed by Finance-Industry Partnership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

September 5, 2025, at 9:31 AM EDT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa launched its first Hydrogen Energy Centre at Vaal University of Technology, financed by Standard Bank. The centre will serve as a hub for research, skills development, and industry collaboration. Leaders highlighted its role in advancing hydrogen innovation and inclusive growth, aligning with green finance priorities and national hydrogen ambitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

.https:\/\/fuelcellsworks.com\/2025\/09\/05\/green-investment\/south-africa-opens-first-hydrogen-energy-centre-backed-by-finance-industry-partnership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Namibia to lead green hydrogen production in Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

September 5, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Namibia\u2019s Hydrogen Fund Managers, led by CEO Mercia Geises, is backing major projects like Hyphen and HyIron. Despite cost and policy challenges, Namibia aims to leverage its renewable wealth to drive industrialisation, skills development, and cross-border trade. Geises emphasized investment, climate finance, and global cooperation as essential for hydrogen to transform Africa\u2019s economies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hive Hydrogen Invites Proposals for $5.8 Billion South Africa Plant Jul 07, 2025 Hive Hydrogen, a joint venture between UK-based Hive Energy Ltd. and South Africa\u2019s BuiltAfrica Group, has invited 15 engineering companies to submit proposals for a $5.8 billion green hydrogen project in the Eastern Cape. The plant, expected to start production in 2029, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2094,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-haber-ve-duyurular","category-haberler"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2093"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2095,"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2093\/revisions\/2095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2094"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hidrojenteknolojileri.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}