Green Hydrogen Showcase: A Roadmap for the Regional Hydrogen Corridor

The discussion around hydrogen has accelerated in line with the global demand to decarbonize and the need for innovation and development surrounding green energy in Africa. Key projects around the Boegoebaai
Green Hydrogen Project in the Namakwa Special Economic Zone, the Platinum Valley Initiative in South Africa and Namibia`s drive surrounding the Namibia Green Hydrogen and Derivatives Strategy will offer tangible solutions to the regional energy security conundrum. This session sets out how regional projects have gained traction and the socio-economic upside of large-scale hydrogen investment.  

Areas for discussion include: 

• The role of hydrogen in the development of independent energy security across Africa
• Country specific roadmaps to becoming exporters of green hydrogen-derived products.
• How can hydrogen enable the decarbonization of domestic and regional industries across the region? 
• What are the socioeconomic impacts of the development of Green Hydrogen hubs in Southern Africa? 
• How can we ensure African are included in the green hydrogen revolution? – In what ways can we promote diversity and encourage the participation of youth and women?