Green Hydrogen

UNIDO project manager Sven Schuppener emphasizes that Namibia's green hydrogen development should prioritize creating local industries, skilled jobs, and value addition rather than focusing solely on exports.

South Africa is investing $5.8 billion in a green-ammonia plant at Coega to drive its green hydrogen export strategy, which is projected to create 20,000 jobs and facilitate international exports.

SRM University-AP and Haruka have partnered on a green hydrogen project. The collaboration aims to advance sustainable energy solutions through hydrogen technology.

Brazil’s Northeast region has secured a $2.2 billion green hydrogen and ammonia plant backed by German companies Siemens and ThyssenKrupp. The project, which has cleared its first license, is designed for exports to Germany.

Oman secured $9 billion in foreign investment through projects in the Duqm Special Economic Zone and other sectors, involving investors from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Key initiatives include green hydrogen, electric vehicle battery materials, and renewable energy projects, with Future Fund Oman announcing 105 additional ventures in medical tech, tourism, and renewables.

CeNS has unveiled a new catalyst for green hydrogen that can transform itself, potentially advancing renewable energy technologies.

Vitol secured a fuel supply deal in Namibia from July to September. Cleanergy Solutions, a joint venture between Compagnie Maritime Belge SA (CMB) and Ohlthaver & List Group, is constructing Namibia's first commercial green hydrogen plant for $30 million, with plans to raise $3.5 billion for an ammonia plant linked to a Port of Antwerp-Bruges export facility.

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong developed a new ultra stainless steel that can survive harsh conditions for making green hydrogen from seawater, using an unexpected double-protection mechanism to resist corrosion better than conventional stainless steel, potentially replacing costly titanium parts.