Omnia signs up to decarbonise ammonia with PNE
The statement noted that green ammonia produced domestically would reduce South Africa’s reliance on imports and the strain on its overburdened rail network.
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Shell, Total appraisals under way off Namibia
Shell spudded the Jonker well in December. “I’m not saying anything apart from to say it is going well, it is going very well,” Shino said to applause.
Sasol, Sonatrach team up for green hydrogen work
Sasol and Sonatrach have teamed up to work on the production of low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gas in Sicily.
Sasol signs up green power at Secunda, Sasolburg
Sasol said it was committed to cutting its emissions by at least 30% by 2030 and that green hydrogen would play a key role in transforming South Africa’s economy.
Eni, Snam complete Algeria pipeline carve up
It also noted that there was scope to develop hydrogen resources within the venture. There was discussion in December, during talks between Algeria and Germany, about the possibility of transporting green hydrogen via Italian links.
BP strikes green hydrogen MoU with Egypt
BP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt to explore green hydrogen options.
RWE lines up Namibian ammonia for Brunsbüttel supplies
RWE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on the supply of green ammonia from Namibia.
PIC makes hydrogen pledge amid industrialisation drive
South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has adopted a hydrogen investment strategy as it works to attract cash to the growing sector.
Medgaz launches more compression, considers hydrogen in 2023
Medgaz wil carry out a study in 2023 on the possibility of blending hydrogen and gas in the pipeline, which runs from Algeria to Spain.
Sunak highlights hydrogen opportunities as South Africa visit begins
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to help “turbocharge” investments in South African infrastructure, calling out green hydrogen opportunities in particular.
Egypt’s Sovereign Fund tees up plans with ACWA, AMEA
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) has signed up to explore options for a new 1.1 GW wind project, with ACWA Power, and a green hydrogen plan with AMEA Power.
Namibia tees up more hydrogen MoUs, but one deal slips
Namibia has been unable to close its deal with Hyphen Hydrogen by the launch of the COP27, in Egypt, but there have been other successes in the field.
ENOC, IHI strike green ammonia MoU
Dubai’s ENOC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s IHI Corp. to establish a green ammonia project.
Commissioning Egypt Green seeks to seize hydrogen advantage
Fertiglobe has begun commissioning the first phase of its Egypt Green hydrogen plant in a high-profile ceremony involving Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
BP strikes green hydrogen deal with Mauritania
BP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen opportunities in Mauritania, where the company is also working on major LNG export plans.
ACWA signs up with IDC on green hydrogen possibilities
ACWA Power has signed up to work on green hydrogen plans in South Africa, which may be worth up to $10 billion.
Sasol, ArcelorMittal set out green hydrogen, carbon capture plans
Sasol and ArcelorMittal South Africa have struck a deal to pursue green hydrogen at Saldanha and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) in Vaal.
Eskom hands over grid-connected sites to renewable developers
Eskom has signed land lease agreements with four renewable energy providers in an attempt to jumpstart South Africa’s power plans.
Sasol secures German funding for green kerosene work
Sasol’s Care-o-sene – the Catalyst Research for Sustainable Kerosene – has secured 40 million euros ($38.8mn) in funding, allowing work to begin.
Anglo American, EDF partner on South Africa renewables
Anglo American and EDF Renewables have formed a plan to create a new joint owned renewable energy company, Envusa Energy, in South Africa.
Egypt flies the green flag ahead of COP27’s arrival in Cairo
Egypt will host the COP27 shindig come November. The country has made clear it is working on bolstering domestic energy production – with a particular focus on clean energy.
Morocco looks to future proof gas system with integration talk
Morocco is working on plans to improve its gas supply links, while also ensuring it is ready to capitalise on the energy transition.
Total Eren comes onboard Chariot’s hydrogen hopes
Chariot has signed Total Eren up to work together on a proposed major hydrogen development in Mauritania.
Japan signals African energy support at Tunis meeting
Japanese corporates have signed around 90 agreements with African investors at the recently concluded 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Tunisia.
Globeleq signs up to green hydrogen plan in Egypt
Globeleq has expressed its interest in producing green hydrogen in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.