Siemens signs agreement to produce green hydrogen in Egypt

German technology company Siemens AG has signed an agreement of intentions with the Egyptian government to start discussions and studies to implement a pilot project for the production of green hydrogen in Egypt. 

The agreement was signed by the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mohamed Shaker. Siemens and the Egyptian authorities aim to expand green hydrogen production in Egypt and explore the possibility of exporting it to various markets globally.

As the world rushes to develop new clean energy breakthroughs, green hydrogen is receiving great attention as a promising source of energy of the future. Egypt is looking to enter the global race for the production of green hydrogen. 

Green hydrogen in Egypt’s energy mix

Egypt’s energy strategy aims to expand the fields of clean green energy and increase the contribution of renewable energy in the electric energy mix. Green hydrogen production forms a crucial part of Egypt’s energy plan. The Egyptian authorities said in a statement last week that the production, use and export of green hydrogen, is in line with their energy plans and falls in line with global trends in this field.

A ministerial committee is currently working on the national level to study hydrogen, research all possible alternatives for the generation and use of hydrogen taking into account international experiences in this field.

Energy Strategy 2035 will also be updated to include green hydrogen as an energy source.

A growing renewable energy sector

The land of the Pharaohs has tremendous renewable energy potential. The country is blessed with some of the best solar irradiation, vast swaths of desert land for the development of projects and renewable energy focused energy policy.

The Egyptian government’s policy in favour of renewable energies has led to development of ground breaking projects like the 1,65GWp Benban Solar energy facility. The country is also exploring the development of its wind energy production capacity. The addition of green hydrogen exploration, Egypt joins Morocco, which is exploring this technology in partnership with Germany.