Clean energy: ECOWAS targets 0.5 million tonnes of Green Hydrogen by 2030

  • ECOWAS aims to produce 0.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, increasing to 10 million tonnes by 2050, as part of its renewable energy strategy
  • Dr Bruno Korgo emphasised West Africas potential in solar, wind, and hydrogen energy, noting that green hydrogen can drive decarbonisation and boost the region’s energy market
  • Nigeria also expressed its commitment to developing green hydrogen, highlighting its role in economic growth, energy diversification, and reducing carbon emissions

Temitope Dina, assistant director in the Ministry of Power, said the FG is ready to harness the immense potential of green hydrogen to drive economic growth.Source: OriginalHow to unlock West Africa’s renewable energy potentialThis unique energy is today perceived as the energy of the future. The opportunity to produce, use and export green hydrogen to other demand centres appears like an opportunity for the West African region to start now to think about green hydrogen to harness its potential and also capture the future energy market that is coming with regard to green hydrogen demand.Nigeria commits to Green Hydrogen development”Green Hydrogen stands at the forefront of the global transition to clean energy. It offers the promise of reducing carbon emission, diversifying our energy source and also fostering innovation,” he said.In our region, with its abundant renewable energy resources, green hydrogen could be a game changer. This could stimulate our local economy and industries, create jobs and provide a significant boost to our economies across West Africa.”Biden unveils ‘hydrogen hubs’ in push for 2024″I’m here to announce one of the largest advanced manufacturing investments in the history of this nation — $7 billion in federal investments is going to attract $40 billion in private investment in clean hydrogen power,” Biden said.

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