Special Economic Zones are propelling Africa’s green hydrogen drive
WHEN Egypt, a prominent player in green hydrogen development in Africa, recently announced seven new upcoming projects worth US$40 billion to be rolled out over the next decade, it noted that the projects would be positioned in one location: a special economic zone (SEZ). The new projects announced by Egypt's cabinet in February, together with ongoing developments not only in Egypt but around the continent, reaffirm Africa's place as a potential key supplier of green hydrogen, particularly to Europe. A 2023 report from the European Investment Bank predicts Africa could produce over 50 million tons of green hydrogen annually by…