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EU and Namibia strategic partnership on green hydrogen: Matching goals and meeting them inTandem.

In the last few years, green hydrogen has regained prominence and has begun to be widely pursued as a vector that will play a key role in a future climate-neutral economy, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors – enabling emission-free transport, heating and industrial processes as well as inter-seasonal energy storage. This re-emergence of green hydrogen, fuelled …

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Hydrogen development in Africa presents employment opportunities along the value chain: How can it be leveraged?

The potential in the green hydrogen sector holds many opportunities for local employees, entrepreneurs, startups and innovators in Africa. Some players are already present along the green hydrogen value chain, while others are upskilling for engagement. But these opportunities are limited due to some identified challenges and blockages. How can these challenges be surmounted and …

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Global critical minerals market is booming: Africa can maximize gains through regional cooperation

Africa can potentially play a larger role and benefit from the global critical minerals market, while also increasing the security of mineral supplies in the face of an impending mismatch between demand and supply. However, obstacles such as a lack of infrastructure, inconsistent regulatory framework, and a lack of valueaddition have prevented Africa from fully …

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GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECT FINANCING IN NIGERIA: Findings from Workshop session

As the world, transitions from traditional fuels and energy sources to clean and sustainable sources to combat the adverse effects of climate change, Nigeria is also working hard to reduce carbon emissions and has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. However, to fully achieve the net zero target, an assortment of clean technology options …

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HDF’S GREEN HYDROGEN PLANS IN ZIMBABWE: Assessing project potential and feasibility

In early 2023, the French company (HDF) entered into an MOU with Zimbabwe for the development of a power-to-power hydrogen plant in Zimbabwe to be named ‘MiddleSabi Renewstable’ This presents an advanced and forward looking method for harnessing and utilising clean energy in Zimbabwe. While the advantages of this green hydrogen power plant project in …

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