The Middle East is transitioning to renewable energy, investing heavily in solar power to reduce oil dependence.

The region has high solar energy potential, with countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE having high average annual solar radiation.

The UAE leads Arab countries in solar energy, Egypt in wind energy, with the region seeing a 12.8% renewables increase in 2022 and $1 trillion investment expected by 2040.

Renewable energy capacity in the Arab region is expected to reach 45 gigawatts by 2027, driven by eight leading countries.

The Middle East can become a green hydrogen hub, utilizing its solar resources to produce clean energy, which is expected to meet 25% of global energy needs by 2050.

Green hydrogen production is currently three times more expensive than natural gas, but costs are expected to rival conventional energy by 2030.

The cost of green hydrogen production is expected to fall below $2 per kilogram by 2030, with electrolysis device costs predicted to drop by 40% to 80%.

The Middle East has the resources to meet Asia and Europe's hydrogen needs, with investments like Masdar's expected to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The Gulf states are developing their hydrogen economies to reduce carbon emissions and diversify their energy mix.

Green hydrogen production can contribute to the region's energy transition by providing a clean source of energy and reducing carbon emissions.

GCC countries face challenges in producing green hydrogen due to limited freshwater, but desalination plants can help.

The GCC countries have the world's highest per-capita carbon dioxide emissions, making a transition to green hydrogen crucial.

Hydrogen produced in the GCC will be converted to ammonia for export, generating new revenue.

The Middle East has a competitive advantage in hydrogen production due to its abundant solar energy and existing infrastructure.

Green hydrogen provides a clean energy source powered by solar and wind energy.

Hydrogen demand is expected to rise from 1,000 to 161 megatons by 2050, driven by industry and transportation.

Companies like ABB Marine are developing fuel cell technology for ships, driving innovation in the hydrogen sector.

Collaboration among governments, companies, and international organizations is necessary to develop the hydrogen economy.

The Abu Dhabi project aims to generate 2GW of renewable hydrogen for export.

The Global Ports Hydrogen Coalition aims to decarbonize ports using clean hydrogen.

The green hydrogen market is expected to grow from $1 billion to $30 billion by 2030.

The UAE aims for 25% of the global low-carbon hydrogen market by 2030.

Green hydrogen can decarbonize sectors like steel and shipping, reducing carbon emissions.

DNV GL predicts 25% of maritime fuel will be ammonia by 2050.

The steel industry contributes 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making a transition to green hydrogen critical.

Green hydrogen production is currently costly, but costs are expected to decrease as the industry scales up.

Electrolyzer manufacturers have received $8 billion in orders as of October 2023.

Egypt is developing a $40 billion green hydrogen production project.

Fourteen green hydrogen projects will be implemented in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

Egypt's green hydrogen projects are expected to attract $20 billion in investments, boosting the country's economy.

Egypt aims to add green hydrogen to its energy system by 2035, reducing carbon emissions and developing its hydrogen economy.

The Middle East and North Africa region has potential for mega green hydrogen projects due to abundant solar energy and growing clean energy demand.

Arab countries aim to have 80 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.

Egypt's green hydrogen projects require $20 billion, plus infrastructure investment.

Egypt signed a deal with Siemens to produce green hydrogen.

Global green hydrogen projects now exceed 500, with $530 billion in total investment.

Gulf countries are attractive for green hydrogen production due to their energy sources and high industrial demand.

Investing in hydrogen production is necessary to develop the hydrogen economy and reduce carbon emissions.

Carbon taxes and research support are needed to drive the hydrogen economy.

Hydrogen production costs account for two-thirds of the energy cost, necessitating research and development investment to reduce costs.

Hydrogen storage and transport costs are high, hindering green hydrogen's viability.

Gulf countries have a competitive advantage in hydrogen production due to abundant solar energy and existing infrastructure.

Hydrogen production reduces emissions, creates jobs, and drives economic growth.

Gulf countries are planning to produce hydrogen with international cooperation to develop their hydrogen economies.

Saudi Arabia aims to establish the world's largest hydrogen generation facilities.

Egypt is investing $40 billion in green hydrogen by 2030.

Green hydrogen production saves 830 million tons of CO2 annually.

Egypt signed $83 billion in renewable energy agreements.

Green hydrogen is a carbon-free fuel produced from water.

The high production cost of green hydrogen is expected to decrease as the industry develops.

Green hydrogen production is energy-intensive, but can be powered by solar and wind energy.

Hydrogen is highly volatile and flammable, requiring special handling.

Green hydrogen is a flexible energy source that can be converted into electricity or synthetic gas.

Egypt aims to become a regional green energy hub.

Green hydrogen production requires 3000 TWh/year of new renewable energy.

Dubai's first hydrogen refueling station has received over 100 million yuan in investment.

China is developing green hydrogen cooperation in the Middle East.

Dubai's first hydrogen station uses solar-powered green hydrogen.

Seawater desalination in Dubai helps address water scarcity while producing hydrogen.

Chinese companies have built a hydrogen station, demonstrating international cooperation in the hydrogen economy.

Middle East oil companies are investing in hydrogen energy.

Green methanol and ammonia production can help reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.

Methanol is a carrier of green hydrogen for industrial decarbonization.

The Middle East aims to become a new energy export base, driven by its solar resources and growing clean energy demand.

Green hydrogen can be exported to Europe, Africa, and South Asia, reducing carbon emissions and driving economic growth.

Qatar is building the world's largest ammonia plant to develop its hydrogen economy.

The Middle East holds 25% of the world's oil and 18% of its natural gas reserves.

Qatar's blue ammonia plant produces 1.2 million tons annually.

Green hydrogen is produced by water electrolysis.

The Middle East is transitioning to renewable energy, investing heavily in solar power to reduce oil dependence.

The Middle East is transitioning to renewable energy, investing heavily in solar power to reduce oil dependence.

The Middle East is transitioning to renewable energy, investing heavily in solar power to reduce oil dependence.

The region has high solar energy potential, with countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE having high average annual solar radiation.

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World Future Energy Summit.
Green finance and climate change lead day 2
The second day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE, kicked off today.
The summit is the premier annual forum for future energy and sustainability.
The day ’ s events focused on green finance, with Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, stressing the urgency of correcting climate change and thinking outside the box, and providing inspiring views on the obstacles to investing in renewable energy and ways to develop it during a session entitled “Financing Global Approaches to Low-Carbon Economies ”.
“It takes a lot of in-depth social studies, practical solutions and a lot of financial support – governments around the world spend a lot of money to defend themselves against other governments, but we don ’ t spend that much money to fight everyone ’ s first enemy, climate change.
He believes that finding practical solutions requires a serious approach to financing and establishing an assembly line for simple renewable energy projects, so that tangible results can be achieved as soon as possible, which is not possible without setting aside the side issues that usually concern us or we will not be able to solve the problem for another 10 years.
Ahmed Bahieldin, General Manager and Commercial Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at GE Vernova, an independent public company spin-off of GE ’ s energy, wind and electricity business, also joined the panel.
“Time is an important factor, especially as there is a lot of capital looking for projects in advanced markets, especially in the areas of renewable energy sources and new technologies, and regulatory reforms and the structuring of the revenue model give more room for growth.
The second day of the summit also saw the launch of the Solar Outlook 2024 report, officially released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association at the World Future Energy Summit.
The report highlights the growing contribution of solar energy to the MENA region ’ s ongoing energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewables, amid continued manufacturing boom, population and economic growth, as well as concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability.
Solar Energy
According to the report, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region today has one of the highest levels of solar energy potential in the world, with countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Egypt contributing on average annual solar radiation exceeding 2,000 kilowatt-hours per square meter per year.
While the regional solar growth trajectory is expected to continue, the report reveals that it is still well below the levels required to replace the current fossil fuel contribution of 87%, with solar providing just over 2% of the current energy mix in the MENA region.
Denisa Vines, Secretary General of the Middle East Solar Industry Association, said: “The COP28 pledge to increase renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency with the support of 124 countries has set ambitious targets to increase the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures by 2030, but we still face many challenges to achieve these goals, especially in the energy sector within the Gulf region. After 2030, a variety of technologies are expected to be market-ready, offering scalable solutions to decarbonize the energy sector, enabling a more effective role for renewables, energy efficiency and zero-emission technologies.
The broad pursuit of ambitious targets by 2030 is focused on public utility projects, which may overshadow the needs of the commercial and industrial sectors, and this underscores the importance of considering a balanced approach to energy deployment to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.
COP28 Pledges
Speaking at the Solar and Clean Energy Conference, Dr. Ralph Blumenthal, Head of Networks Programs Middle East at Siemens, praised the ongoing discussions on digitization and the great importance of integrating renewables into smart grids to help achieve the goals of the COP28 pledge.
Batteries are key if we want to triple renewables by 2030, and increase them nine-fold by 2050. Batteries are not only storage, they are essential to grid regulation and reduce disruptions that may occur during renewable energy generation. Today, around 1,500 GW of renewable energy has been installed globally and is ready for deployment, but cannot be integrated into networks. It operates 100% on renewable energy, but national grids have not yet been able to effectively integrate renewables on a large scale.
Constructive discussions and sessions on global energy issues and solutions will continue tomorrow with the Electric Mobility Forum, which will comprehensively examine the role of clean and independent transport in changing the future of city design, and what is needed to unlock the potential of investing in expanding electric mobility.

The UAE leads Arab countries in solar energy, Egypt in wind energy, with the region seeing a 12.8% renewables increase in 2022 and $1 trillion investment expected by 2040.

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2030 Arab Goal to Advance Renewable Energy Capabilities Globally
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Several Arab countries are accelerating to keep pace with the international aspiration to achieve the goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, which is receiving widespread attention, amid various plans and strategies at national levels in many countries.
The Arab countries that are likely to play the largest role in this regard, according to industry experts, are the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Morocco, by injecting more investments into this vital and promising sector.
During the recent G20 summit in New Delhi in September, G20 leaders expressed their support for all efforts to increase renewable energy capacity and pledged to accelerate measures to address environmental crises and challenges.
With this growing international interest in the energy transition, the plans are facing many challenges, including (but not limited to) access to finance, especially for low- and middle-income countries, with significant investment required over the coming years.
(Al-Bayan), a group of American academics and specialists in the renewable energy sector were surveyed about the main opportunities and challenges on the way to increase the desired capacity, the investments required to achieve that goal, and the extent of its expected environmental and economic repercussions.
Huge spikes.
Achieving the ambitious goal of doubling global renewable energy capacity in the near term will be reflected concretely in several contexts, explains Gregory Nemet, a specialist in the analysis of international energy systems and environmental policies at the University of Wisconsin. By 2030, it will deliver significant benefits in terms of jobs, economic development, and improved air quality, as well as putting the world on the path to addressing climate change in the long term.
“The costs of renewable energy, especially solar and wind, have dropped dramatically over the last 10 years, and most experts expect them to continue to fall, ” says Nemet, explaining that a clean, affordable source of energy creates huge opportunities, allowing global renewable energy capacity to be tripled by taking full advantage of it.
According to Nemet, the 3-fold increase also presents challenges, such as “access to finance for low- and middle-income countries, and investments in electricity grids to accommodate this growth ”, stressing that“ challenges can be overcome through sustained efforts and supportive policies, as we have seen many examples in the recent past. ” A sign of broad international cooperation is required in this regard.
Last year, renewable energy capacity (globally) increased by 9.6 percent to 3,372 gigawatts, an increase of a record 295 gigawatts, despite global uncertainty in light of geopolitical developments and the Ukrainian war, according to data published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on March 22.
Almost half of the new capacity from renewable energy in Asia has been added, with China contributing more than 141 gigawatts to the new capacity of the entire continent.
Renewable energy sources in Europe and the United States grew by 57.3 gigawatts and 29.1 gigawatts respectively.
African capacity increased slightly by 2.7 gigawatts.
According to IRENA data, although hydropower accounts for the largest share of total global renewable energy capacity at 1,250 gigawatts, solar and wind power continue to dominate new capacity, contributing 90% of total capacity last year.
Solar capacity came first with an increase of 22%, followed by wind power with an increase of 9%.
Policies and Incentives
University of Massachusetts academic David Turcotte, whose research interests include climate change and environmental justice, believes that there are many opportunities in the context of increasing global renewable energy capacity, due to increases in oil prices as a result of the Ukrainian crisis, which makes renewable energy sources more cost-effective, as well as worsening economic and human costs. Recurrent, more severe climate change disasters.
“Many developed countries have expanded policies and incentives to encourage increased capacity to produce renewable energy.
However, we still face a lot of challenges […]
That threatens to derail efforts to increase renewable energy capacity, and the transition to a clean energy economy.
Among these challenges is the lack of adequate funding to support increases in renewable energy capacity in developing countries, a challenge he described as “serious. ”
While international efforts are accelerating to target investments in the context of increasing global renewable energy capacity, those investments are still below the 1.5 ° C target.
This is shown by data from IRENA and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) released in February, which estimate the total volume of investments in renewable energy sectors during 2022 at $499 billion, up from $430 billion in the previous year 2021.
Developments in the world over the past year, especially with the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, have also encouraged many countries to move more towards renewable energy sources, to overcome the energy crisis caused by the consequences of the war, in the interest of the desired goal of increasing capacity.
Required investments
John Hall, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Center for Energy Production and Infrastructure, University of North Carolina, United States, notes that “the goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 is a challenge, and achieving the goal requires an intensive global strategy, focused on significant financial investment, technological innovation targeting these communities, inclusive policies, and collaborative efforts. ”
Speaking with Al-Bayan, he stressed that community participation and infrastructure development in underserved areas should be central to the strategy, leading not only to the promotion of the energy transition, but also to economic upgrading.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that $4 trillion per year will be required in the clean energy sector until 2030 to strengthen global capacity in this regard.
Logistical challenges
Warren Mabey, an academic at Queen ’ s University who specialises in energy policy and natural resource management, told Al Bayan that “it is technically possible to triple global renewable energy capacity over the next six years, and this will put enormous pressure on the global supply chains that support the sector. and manufactured goods, necessary for the transformation process).
Mabe believes that “the cost will be enormous, and the logistical challenge may be too great to overcome ”, stressing the need for“ strong and consistent leadership from countries around the world to achieve this. ”
Arabic Steps
At the Arab level, five Arab countries (Egypt, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) are expected to account for about 72% of the region ’ s total growth in renewable energy, according to the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), which expects renewable energy capacity to reach 45 gigawatts by 2027, an increase of 3 times. Compared to the last five years.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that in 2022, the Middle East saw the highest increase in renewables ever, with 3.2 gigawatts of new capacity added last year, a 12.8 percent increase over the previous year.
According to the Arab Renewable Energy Authority (AREA), the volume of investments by Arab countries in renewable energy projects is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2040, in light of the interest of Arab governments in this file, to achieve global environmental goals.
A Great Leap in 10 Years
According to the current data, the renewable energy sector in the region is expected to witness a huge leap in the next 10 years, at a time when eight Arab countries are leading this trend, according to the researcher in international relations and political economy, Abu Bakr al-Deeb, adviser to the Arab Center for Studies and Research, who tells Al-Bayan that the countries strongly candidate to move in this direction are:, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Morocco).
Aldeeb also cites the volume of electricity generated from renewable sources in the Middle East and Arab countries, which is expected to increase six-fold in 10 years through heavy reliance on solar photovoltaic energy, noting that the Arab region has “great potential ” to help launch major projects to produce energy from the sun. And wind, among these possibilities or advantages (the right climate, the bright sun most days of the year, as well as human expertise, and financial capabilities also for some countries).
The UAE is at the top of the list of Arab countries that produce electricity from solar energy, while Egypt is the largest country in the Arab world in terms of electricity production from wind energy, according to a report issued by (Global Energy Monitor), which Al-Deeb cites when explaining the progress made by some Arab countries in this sector, The UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Morocco are among the first Arab countries to establish solar and wind power plants.
According to the report, renewable power plant projects for Arab countries are likely to achieve 92% of the region ’ s total target by 2030 when completed.
One of the most reliable projects in this regard is the Green Hydrogen projects, through which the Middle East is seeking global leadership, with export revenues likely to reach $200 billion by 2050 for the Gulf countries, according to a study by Dii Desert Energy.
In this context, Al-Deeb notes the abundance of renewable energy resources, clean hydrogen, human expertise, capital, and their geographical proximity to the European market, all of which provide them with important and growing opportunities.
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Renewable energy capacity in the Arab region is expected to reach 45 gigawatts by 2027, driven by eight leading countries.

The Middle East can become a green hydrogen hub, utilizing its solar resources to produce clean energy, which is expected to meet 25% of global energy needs by 2050.

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Global interest in green hydrogen as the fuel of the future and the “optimal ” source of clean energy has recently increased at the level of governments and companies, in a hybrid phase of energy fuel compatible with new environmental regulations and laws that also include oil and gas (carbon free) and hydroelectric.
A host of factors have spurred investment in green hydrogen, including pledges by major industrialized nations to cut emissions to zero by 2050 under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
To achieve these goals, countries need to produce massive amounts of solar, wind, and hydro to meet industry, transportation, and electricity sectors, while hydrogen provides flexible solutions to store, send, and charge energy when needed.
Hydrogen is also the most abundant element in the universe, and is produced, the green type of it, through the electrolysis of water, where this method uses an electric current to separate hydrogen from oxygen in the water, and feed electricity from renewable sources (wind and sun), while oxygen, the second component of water, is produced and released into the air, where it is a positive factor for the atmosphere.
Hydrogen economy
According to a report by Goldman Sachs, hydrogen is expected to meet about a quarter of the world ’ s energy needs by 2050, and the sector is expected to attract an estimated $11.7 trillion in investment, a forecast that is in line with a previous Bank of America study that projected an injection of $11 trillion over the period 2020-2050.
Hydrogen is likely to generate $2.5 trillion in direct revenue and $11 trillion in associated infrastructure by 2050, especially with production expected to double sixfold.
Role of the region
Although the Arab world holds about 57% of the world ’ s crude oil reserves and 26% of the world ’ s natural gas reserves, according to the statistics of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), it also has several elements that can make it a major player in the field of renewable energy due to the large area of   the desert and sunshine most of the year.
According to a study by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is blessed with abundant wind and wind energy, which is essential for the production of low-cost green hydrogen, which in turn supports local industries, the economic and social development of the region and the creation of more new jobs.
The study stressed that the Middle East region has the potential to become a center for green hydrogen production, both for its regional and global markets, as the opportunities that exist will outweigh all challenges.
The region is home to major energy players led by ADNOC, Mubadala, Masdar, Abu Dhabi Holding, Dubai Electricity, ACWA Power and NEOM, who can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy in the Arab world with their physical capabilities, qualified technical staff and global expertise.
In addition to international initiatives, there are regional initiatives focused on the development of the sector such as the Middle East and North Africa Hydrogen Alliance (Dii Desert Energy), which implements initiatives aimed at the prosperity of the green hydrogen sector and sustainability by creating a strong market with local jobs and industries linked to the transformation of the energy sector.
Cost of production
At present, producing green hydrogen costs three times the cost of producing natural gas, and producing it is more expensive than gray hydrogen naturally because of the electrolysis process required to manufacture it.
But according to a recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), hydrogen produced with electricity generated from renewable sources could rival conventional energy sources in terms of production costs from 2030 onwards.
This is due to the continuous decline of a range of costs such as solar and wind power production, as well as the improvement of operational and production performance in general, as well as the expansion of the production of electrolysis devices, which is reflected positively over time in reducing their costs by 40% in the short term and up to 80% in the long term.
According to the Bernstein Investment Group ’ s projections, the cost of producing green hydrogen could fall below $2 per kilogram by 2030, versus $1 per gallon of gasoline.
Fuel cell costs are likely to drop 80 percent over the same period, to $30 per kilowatt, as the hydrogen industry grows.
By the mid-2000s, hydrogen fuel-cell heavy cargo vehicles may be more competitive than diesel trucks, and by 2030 fuel-cell vehicles could compete with electric vehicles in terms of total cost.

Green hydrogen production is currently three times more expensive than natural gas, but costs are expected to rival conventional energy by 2030.

The cost of green hydrogen production is expected to fall below $2 per kilogram by 2030, with electrolysis device costs predicted to drop by 40% to 80%.

The Middle East has the resources to meet Asia and Europe's hydrogen needs, with investments like Masdar's expected to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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Hydrogen competition is changing the global energy landscape
The European Union is trying to finalize regulations for hydrogen, Asian countries are moving quickly to seize market opportunities, and the United States is investing heavily in building local supply chains.
In this fierce competition, what choice will the Middle East make?
Over the next few years, industry players will decide what role they will play in the energy transition.
Hydrogen power has remained strong over the past year, and an unexpected turn is changing what industry insiders call the "hydrogen race."
The European Union, which two years ago had a competitive edge, is now busy defining its own regulatory framework, the rules needed to determine the implementation of local hydrogen projects, and the construction of hydrogen supply chains to unlock foreign export projects.
The EU ’ s cooperation with the Gulf states and the Middle East as a whole is a good example.
Project developers see potential for hydrogen production in the Middle East.
Land, renewable energy, infrastructure and ports are available.
Such large-scale projects can improve efficiency, but also need to be cautious, because investment misjudgment can waste billions of dollars.
“It takes a considerable amount of time from signing the MOU to making the final investment decision, as these projects require more time to design, license and build partnerships.
Contractors also need to be secured, "Alexander Ritschel, Masdar's head of technology, told Deutsche Welle.
Masdar, a renewable energy company owned by the UAE government, is one of the major hydrogen investors in the region.
It wants to be a forerunner and is waiting for the dust to settle on the regulation of import markets – namely, EU member states and Asian countries such as Japan or South Korea.
“Financing will become more complex if important rules are not defined.
We don ’ t have to wait for all the details of all the regulations, but the most important thing has to be clear, ” Reitzl said.
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Masdar welcomed the clear political will of Asian countries and said it was waiting for the announcement of the local incentive plan. "These details are being finalised and are likely to be completed next year."
Anytime, we can start moving. "According to Reitzl, the Middle East has the resources to meet the hydrogen needs of both Asia and Europe.
Not everyone agrees that lack of competition among importers brings harmony.
Some experts believe that the developing hydrogen economy will bring new competition between countries.
“Europe, and Germany in particular, has a wrong view of the hydrogen market.
They thought they could wait, because ultimately it was up to them to decide who would produce hydrogen, without realizing that other countries were much faster.
Exporters are increasingly deciding who to work with, "Dawud Ansari, a researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, told Deutsche Welle.
Ansari said Europe's risk-averse mentality may be one reason for German caution, but it could mean greater risks and higher energy prices in the future.
Hydrogen-focused companies see positive trends.
The United States is recently developing mechanisms aimed at bringing the entire supply chain of green hydrogen technology within its borders.
It is an attempt to push Europe to develop an equally attractive framework to avoid getting nothing of its own.
Manuel Kuehn, head of sales for sustainable energy systems at Siemens Energy, told Deutsche Welle: “There is competition between policymakers and customers.
Because most support programs have deadlines, there will be competition between customers for projects. "
On the other hand, Kuhn believes that competition within the EU can be more dangerous, which is why he called for uniform EU regulations.
Many hydrogen developers also have an incentive to wait - not just because of the regulatory framework. "Technology prices will fall, mainly due to scale effects," he said.
According to Siemens Energy, large regional projects are unlikely to start producing green hydrogen within the next two years.
Internal cooperation in the Middle East
Ansari noted that the Gulf states are moving forward with business agreements and political plans.
The combination of cooperation and competition determines their strategy.
For example, because Kuwait and Bahrain do not have much room for green hydrogen, they are investing in the development of other countries.
"Oman also has Saudi participants in its hydrogen projects, while UAE participants are also active in Saudi projects," said Ansari. He stressed that countries are trying to focus on different areas of the upcoming hydrogen economy. "In addition to directly exporting green hydrogen, Oman also plans to build green steel and cement plants upstream of the production chain.
Qatar keeps things simple.
It is committed to exporting LNG and supports customers in producing hydrogen and ammonia directly from LNG in destination countries. "
According to Ansari, the Gulf states are overturning the model imposed by Western management consulting firms for many years, “Western management consulting firms look only at their own interests and are neither interested nor knowledgeable about the region. ”
The region needs a different logic. "
The technology of hydrogen production is an important link.
Competition for supply technology?
As the recent tensions over U.S. incentives have shown, competition is not just a matter of hydrogen delivery, it is also a matter of hydrogen technology.
Experts say that as long as half of the projects go online and enter the pipeline as planned, there will be a lot of problems in the supply chain.
Technology suppliers will play a key role in the emerging hydrogen market.
"We have to upgrade the entire industry on the supply side, which may take some time."
"Suppliers are usually small companies that invest when they receive orders," Kuhn said.
Support programs take time to affect suppliers. "
At the same time, a slower pace of development will ease tensions.
This gives the company time to standardize new components such as electrolyzers — a key component for producing hydrogen from renewable resources — and expand production of other components, such as compressors, transformers and rectifiers.
Some countries, such as China, may move faster throughout the supply chain.
Experts also expect supply chains to take advantage of U.S. policies, such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
Therefore, the EU ’ s policy and regulatory framework is key to unlocking European investment.
“Over the next few years, industry players will decide what kind of company they want to be and what role they will play in the energy transition.
I expect chaos, as happened in the solar and wind industries a decade ago. "
Kuhn said.
In general, the experts agreed that technological competition and competition between countries would continue.
However, due to strong demand, all technology providers will benefit.
"Each participant will have room to achieve a degree of scale effect to achieve the ultimate goal."
Kuhn concluded.
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Green hydrogen production can contribute to the region's energy transition by providing a clean source of energy and reducing carbon emissions.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CNN) -- Hydrogen is playing a crucial role in transforming energy and decarbonizing sectors where it cannot rely on electricity, such as aviation, maritime and high-temperature industries, according to the official website of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Despite the unprecedented interest in renewable hydrogen, there is still a long way to go in two respects: first, the flow of investment beyond research and pilot projects; and second, the realization of several large-scale hydrogen projects and the development or modification of infrastructure.
Hydrogen and its derivatives, such as ammonia, will account for 5% of global energy demand by mid-century, and the forum expects to spend $6.8 trillion on producing hydrogen for energy between now and 2050.
'Massive growth'
The use of renewable energy has recently seen "tremendous growth" in the GCC, according to Abdulghani Al Olabi, professor of sustainable and renewable energy engineering and director of the Centre for Research on Sustainable Energy and Energy Systems at the University of Sharjah.
According to the latest report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Olabi pointed out that the total installed renewable electricity capacity in the GCC reached about 3,350 MW in 2021.
When it comes to hydrogen specifically, Olabi said, “The GCC countries have shown great interest in hydrogen energy, led by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. ”
Al-Olabi cited some projects and plans developed in the GCC in this area, such as the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Coalition, which aims to produce green and blue hydrogen for export to international markets, and the signing of a $5 billion agreement by ACWA Power with US Air Products to develop the world ’ s largest hydrogen to ammonia project, NEOM HELIOS.
Al-Olabi said that the GCC countries have a vital role to play in providing clean and sustainable fuel in the coming era, but they face challenges including lack of fresh water, which is an important component of hydrogen production, stressing the need to build desalination plants that will significantly increase the capital cost of investment.
The Gulf states also face challenges related to the high transport cost of green hydrogen, which is “one of the most important barriers facing the industry, ” Olabi said.
"A Qualitative Shift"
The global energy system relies heavily on fossil fuels, which contribute about 60% of the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change, according to the official website of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Mayor Dabi, president of Energy Net Zero at Atkins Middle East, said in an interview with CNN in Arabic that "the six GCC countries have the highest level of carbon dioxide emissions in the world per capita."
It is therefore important that these countries follow decarbonization agendas, with the aim of reducing the damage caused by climate change.
Atkins has had a presence in the Middle East for more than 50 years, during which time it has supported major GCC customers on major clean energy projects, including hydrogen.
Although GCC countries are expected to continue to rely on oil and gas exports from an economic perspective, Dabi said, their commitments and actual projects show a “paradigm shift. ”
About 70 to 80 million tons of hydrogen are produced annually today worldwide, and it is mainly used in fertilizers.
Much of the hydrogen produced in the GCC will be converted to ammonia and exported globally.
“Strategically, this is a great opportunity for this region to develop new workforce skills and build new manufacturing capabilities.
Developing infrastructure and diversifying individual economies away from fossil fuels, ” he said, noting that the GCC is also well positioned to boost hydrogen production and reduce the cost of hydrogen production, thanks to the abundance of solar energy resources and available expertise on desalination plants, among others.

GCC countries face challenges in producing green hydrogen due to limited freshwater, but desalination plants can help.

The GCC countries have the world's highest per-capita carbon dioxide emissions, making a transition to green hydrogen crucial.

Hydrogen produced in the GCC will be converted to ammonia for export, generating new revenue.

The Middle East has a competitive advantage in hydrogen production due to its abundant solar energy and existing infrastructure.

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Ships leaving ports in that area have the potential to allow the region to remain among leaders.

Middle Eastern container ships have the potential to one day shift the nature of the region’s energy leadership to clean hydrogen as the area undergoes a considerable change in economic focus.

The region has broad potential for generating green H2 powered by renewable energy like solar and wind.

Middle Eastern shipping ports are “primed for hydrogen transition”, said ABB Marine & Ports product line manager for electric solutions Jostein Bogen. He went on to say that the company was prepared for handling the expected H2 demand from the current 1,000 metric tons to the 39 to 161 megatons by 2050.

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ABB Marine & Ports is already using fuel cell technology for powering smaller cargo vessels that travel across shorter distance. It’s also applying the H2 to meet larger ships’ auxiliary energy requirements. As a component of the company’s efforts in research and development for this area, it is developing a high-power H2 fuel cell concept that would be able to generate 3 megawatts of electrical energy to be deployed on larger ships.

Many predict that collaboration will be required in the region to maximize the potential of clean hydrogen.

To realize the true potential of renewable H2 for Middle Eastern economies, it will be necessary for ports and producers to collaborate. This could include collaborations such as between the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Taqa, and Abu Dhabi Ports, which will generate 2GW of renewable H2 and that will be processed into ammonia for expert and bunker fuel uses. That H2 will be made using electrolysis powered by solar energy from a 2GW solar photovoltaic plant.

Bogen made his statement to the media on the heels of an International Energy Agency Clean Energy Ministerial Hydrogen Initiative (CEM H2I) acknowledgement of the role coastal industrial clusters and ports play in accelerating the deployment of this renewable fuel and fuel cell technology across all components of the economy.

CEM H2I coordinates the Global Ports Hydrogen Coalition, which is a working group aimed at bringing port authorities together for the use of clean hydrogen to decarbonize their activities.

Green hydrogen provides a clean energy source powered by solar and wind energy.

Hydrogen demand is expected to rise from 1,000 to 161 megatons by 2050, driven by industry and transportation.

Companies like ABB Marine are developing fuel cell technology for ships, driving innovation in the hydrogen sector.

Collaboration among governments, companies, and international organizations is necessary to develop the hydrogen economy.

The Abu Dhabi project aims to generate 2GW of renewable hydrogen for export.

The Global Ports Hydrogen Coalition aims to decarbonize ports using clean hydrogen.

The green hydrogen market is expected to grow from $1 billion to $30 billion by 2030.

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When green hydrogen gets its legs, it will become the ‘new oil’—the energy source that drives the global economy. As such, countries are now preparing and forming international coalitions to position themselves for that future.

The quest to hit net zero by 2050 is generating interest in clean hydrogen, which also has the potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, chemicals, and shipping. While technology and clean energy prices are falling, they must decline more to complete this energy transformation.

"We need to reduce emissions and provide clean energy, which will require new investments in the technology and production of green hydrogen," says Fredrik Mowill, chief executive of Hystar, in an interview. "If you need clean energy, then green hydrogen is an important part of that transition. The money flowing in will create new jobs, technologies, and markets, tremendously impacting the entire value chain. We will spend less money on traditional carbon-based fuels, too."

The green hydrogen market will expand from about $1 billion today to $30 billion in 2030, according to MarketsandMarkets. Low renewable energy prices and advancements in electrolysis will drive the growth. However, a lack of transportation and storage infrastructure is a barrier. That’s why countries and companies are partnering to build economies of scale.

The advantages of hydrogen are that it is abundant, renewable, and non-polluting. But it is expensive to make, transport, and store.

Today, coal and natural gas reactions produce almost all hydrogen, which is referred to as "grey hydrogen," and do nothing to limit CO2 emissions. The goal is to create hydrogen from low-carbon sources, or "green hydrogen."

For example, the United Arab Emirates targets a 25% global market share of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030. It is joining forces with Germany to expand its portfolio. Furthermore, Japan announced a $100 million investment to convert fossil-fired plants into ammonia and hydrogen-based plants. South Korea, meanwhile, has set aside $40 billion to expand its hydrogen infrastructure by 2040—from production tools to fuel cells to filling stations.

"As a result of this energy transition and increased investment in green hydrogen, we are seeing international consortiums in the United States, Australia, and the Middle East," says Mowill. “The challenge is to scale up and meet the demand."

Scale Is The Goal

Consider: Solar panels may create excess power—energy stored in a battery and used in an electrolyzer to make pure hydrogen and produce electricity. The electrolyzer creates an electric current to split the hydrogen and oxygen from water.

To that end, the Norwegian energy conglomerate Equinor is working with Hystar to test electrolyzers associated with offshore wind power. Plug Power PLUG , and Fortescue Future Industries are partnering to build a gigafactory in Queensland, Australia, to produce those devices. European and Asian companies are deploying Enapter's electrolyzer. Hydrogen Insights 2023 says manufacturers had $8 billion of electrolyzers in the queue through October 2023.

Cost is the obstacle. Scale is the goal. Steel and shipping are among the most complex sectors in which to decarbonize. Enter green ammonia, an interim step for industrial users—a fuel that wind and solar power can produce and that traditional engines or fuel cells can use. Traditionally, industries burn gas to boil water to make steam or coal to heat a boiler, which uses a lot of fuel and creates too many emissions.

DNV GL predicts widespread adoption of ammonia fuel will begin in 2037 — expected to make up 25% of the maritime fuel mix by 2050; shipping comprises 13% of all transportation-related CO2 releases. Samsung Heavy Industries, Lloyd’s Register, and MAN Energy Solutions are developing an ammonia-fuel ship.

Steel is also hard to decarbonize—a $1 trillion industry contributing about 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Germany's Uniper focuses on producing hydrogen from green sources, while Salzgitter is a vast steel maker that wants to produce steel using green hydrogen. In this case, Uniper is developing green hydrogen projects to convert green ammonia back to hydrogen.

DNV GL says, "Green hydrogen from electrolysis will be the main long-term solution for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors."

Suppose green hydrogen hits its potential: Manufacturers could reduce their production costs and emissions—a win-win in a competitive global economy. That’s the force behind many international partnerships and why green hydrogen may become this century’s energy king.

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The UAE aims for 25% of the global low-carbon hydrogen market by 2030.

Green hydrogen can decarbonize sectors like steel and shipping, reducing carbon emissions.

DNV GL predicts 25% of maritime fuel will be ammonia by 2050.

The steel industry contributes 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making a transition to green hydrogen critical.

Green hydrogen production is currently costly, but costs are expected to decrease as the industry scales up.

Electrolyzer manufacturers have received $8 billion in orders as of October 2023.

Egypt is developing a $40 billion green hydrogen production project.

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A National Strategy for Green Hydrogen Production as the Environmentally Friendly Fuel of the Future
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The Egyptian government is approaching the implementation of a green hydrogen production project in Egypt, and has implemented a national plan to produce green hydrogen worth $40 billion in the coming period, recognizing the importance of producing, storing and trading green hydrogen and ammonia within the framework of its economic development strategy.
Egypt plans to add green hydrogen to the integrated energy system for 2035, which is planned to be launched at a value of $40 billion, and in July 2021, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed the preparation of a national strategy for the production of green hydrogen; as it is the fuel of the future environmentally friendly.
The portal “Al Mal News ” reviews through the following report everything you want to know about the details of the green hydrogen production project in Egypt..
Details of the Green Hydrogen Production Project in Egypt
Specialized international companies
The number of green hydrogen production projects in Egypt, expected to be implemented within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, has increased to 14 projects, after the signing of 7 new memorandums on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
The projects, which will be implemented by a number of international companies specialized in renewable energy, aim to establish industrial complexes with the aim of producing green hydrogen and green ammonia within the industrial zone in Ain Sokhna.
The MoUs are part of government efforts to expand green hydrogen production projects in Egypt as a promising source of energy in the future, in light of growing global interest.
The projects support Egypt ’ s efforts to become a transit corridor for clean energy, in line with Egypt ’ s hosting of the COP27 Climate Summit in November in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Hydrogen investments in Egypt
The Egyptian government plans to launch a $40 billion national hydrogen plan, recognizing the importance of producing, storing and trading green hydrogen and ammonia as part of its economic development strategy.
Energy research firm Rystad Energy expects investments in green hydrogen projects in Egypt to reach about $20 billion.
Last May, the Suez Canal Economic Zone announced its success in signing six memorandums of understanding for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia, with investments of up to $10 billion.
In July, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Renew Power, one of India ’ s leading renewable energy companies, to implement a $8 billion green hydrogen plant with a capacity of 220,000 tonnes per year.
Green hydrogen projects in Egypt received a new boost last Thursday, through the signing of seven memorandums of understanding with a number of international companies and alliances within the British company “Global Ek ”, Saudi Alfanar Company, UAE company“ Alcazar Energy ”, UAE company K & E, American / Egyptian energy company MEB, Indian group ASME specialized in the field of green hydrogen, and British company ACTS.
Export of Green Hydrogen from Egypt
The memorandums of understanding signed by Egypt during the last period, which are expected to sign project implementation agreements during the COP27 Climate Summit, in November, aim to establish several facilities for the production of green fuels (green hydrogen and green ammonia) for export purposes and ship catering services.
The report of the Global Energy Monitor (a non-profit research organization concerned with energy projects around the world) recently revealed that Egypt is competing with a number of countries in the Middle East, led by Saudi Arabia, Oman and Morocco, to occupy a prominent position in the export of green hydrogen.
The report pointed out that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has great potential to establish mega projects to produce green hydrogen from wind and solar energy, because of its favorable climate and sunny atmosphere for most of the year.
Arab countries, seen as major oil exporters, have ambitious plans to reach 80 gigawatts of renewable energy projects by 2030, supporting moves to produce and export green hydrogen.
Details of the Green Hydrogen Production Project in Egypt
$20 billion
Green ammonia and hydrogen ranked first with a total of 23 projects, while nine projects are based on the expansion of the production of blue hydrogen and its derivatives such as blue ammonia, and there are two projects to use hydrogen as fuel in fuel cell vehicles, according to the study.
In July 2021, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed the preparation of a national strategy for the production of green hydrogen as the environmentally friendly fuel of the future.
Egypt plans to add green hydrogen energy to the integrated energy system by 2035, which is planned to be launched within months with a value of $40 billion.
Egypt hopes to produce green hydrogen with COP27 climate conference
The cost of green hydrogen projects in Egypt, without additional infrastructure, is $20 billion, according to Ahmed Sultan, an engineer specializing in oil and energy affairs, in previous press statements.
Sultan explained that “mega-projects in Egypt have attracted the attention of investors around the world for the success of the Egyptian energy sector and the availability of positive factors, especially Egypt ’ s strategic location and proximity to the European Union and Middle East markets, which may witness a great demand for hydrogen, in addition to natural gas infrastructure, giant liquefaction stations, sea ports and others. ”
Highlights with the 2035 Energy Strategy Update
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has updated its “Energy Strategy 2035 ” to include green hydrogen as its source.
It also signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the consultancy work for the preparation of the national hydrogen strategy and the joint development agreement for the project of establishing and operating a 100 MW green hydrogen production facility in the industrial zone of Ain Sokhna, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Egypt signs deal with Siemens to start green hydrogen production
Also included in the agreements and memorandums of understanding in this field is a memorandum of understanding between the Egyptian Sovereign Fund, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, the UAE Masdar Company and Hassan Allam Utilities.
Masdar and Hassan Allam form a strategic alliance to develop green hydrogen production plants in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and on the Mediterranean coast, in stages until 2030, to produce 480,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, through 4 gigawatts of power analyzers.
Emirates and France.
Comprehensive strategic partnership in energy
The Suez Canal Economic Zone General Authority, Egypt Sovereign Fund, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and Maersk International signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a project to produce green fuel for ship supply and carbon neutrality.
According to Sultan, the capacity of green hydrogen projects in Egypt has reached 11.62 gigawatts, exceeding 1.5 million tons, which will put Egypt in the first position globally after Australia and in parallel with Mauritania.
500 Green Hydrogen Projects
Globally, the number of green hydrogen projects exceeded 500 global projects with a total investment of more than $530 billion, and the number of countries interested in preparing national strategies and development plans for its production reached 40 countries.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency ’ s 2021 report, annual production of hydrogen (via natural gas and fossil coal) has exceeded 120 million tonnes.
This method accounts for more than 95% of global hydrogen production, and the estimated production of clean hydrogen is likely to reach 700 million tonnes by 2050.
Nine Arab countries contribute strongly globally to the production of green hydrogen and environmental protection for its role in reducing carbon emissions that cause global warming and climate savagery.
These countries constitute the future of green hydrogen production in the Middle East, namely: Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Oman, Iraq, Algeria, Qatar and Mauritania, according to a study issued by the Egyptian Center for Strategic Studies.
Many countries are investing in clean hydrogen energy
The nine countries signed global memorandums of understanding for the production and use of green hydrogen, bringing the number of green hydrogen projects in the region to 34.

Fourteen green hydrogen projects will be implemented in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

Egypt's green hydrogen projects are expected to attract $20 billion in investments, boosting the country's economy.

Egypt aims to add green hydrogen to its energy system by 2035, reducing carbon emissions and developing its hydrogen economy.

The Middle East and North Africa region has potential for mega green hydrogen projects due to abundant solar energy and growing clean energy demand.

Arab countries aim to have 80 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.

Egypt's green hydrogen projects require $20 billion, plus infrastructure investment.

Egypt signed a deal with Siemens to produce green hydrogen.

Global green hydrogen projects now exceed 500, with $530 billion in total investment.

Gulf countries are attractive for green hydrogen production due to their energy sources and high industrial demand.

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Addy Ghanem, director at Arthur D. Little Middle East, said there are many conditions necessary to drive the hydrogen economy, both in terms of policy, infrastructure and supply and demand.
Ghanem said in an interview with Al-Arabiya that a number of incentives and legislation should be put in place to encourage demand for hydrogen in the short term, including the adoption of carbon taxes and support for research and development in the sector.
Ghanem said that in terms of supply, it should be taken into account that the cost of hydrogen represents two-thirds of the cost of energy, so it is important to produce hydrogen in places that provide many sources of energy and high capacity to generate energy from the sun and wind.
In terms of infrastructure, Ghanem said that the cost of storage and the cost of transporting hydrogen is high, so in order to enable a long-term hydrogen economy, this cost must be reduced, in addition to the investment of countries in transport networks.
He explained that many countries are building new transcontinental transport networks, or converting untapped gas networks at a lower cost.
Ghanem stressed that there must be high and concentrated demand, often coming from the industrial, petrochemical, investment and finance sectors as well as governments.
Governments play a role in providing finance, as does the private sector, and private sector companies must join hands to mitigate climate risks.
He pointed out that the countries of the region have started their journey in the field of hydrogen, noting that they enjoy a high competitive advantage with multiple sources of energy and a huge capacity to produce from such sources as solar and wind, making them one of the most attractive areas in the world and exporting it to demand centers in Japan, Germany and Korea.
The Director at Arthur D. Little Middle East revealed that the countries of the Gulf region have long experience in the production and export of oil and gas and assets and infrastructure that can be used in the hydrogen production sector.
“Hydrogen has many advantages, the most important of which is reducing harmful emissions, contributing to economic growth, diversifying energy sources and creating jobs, and it is a cross-sectoral field that can provide many economic and technological opportunities in the transportation and electricity sectors, ” he said.
He said that some countries in the region have started plans to produce hydrogen, including the launch of the first green hydrogen plant in the region in cooperation with Siemens, as well as the announcement of Abu Dhabi ’ s plans to enter the field, both from Mubadala Investment Company and TAQA.
Ghanem added: "Saudi Arabia is also implementing hydrogen projects in the city of Neom, and aims to establish the largest hydrogen generation facilities in the world, as well as signing a memorandum of understanding with Germany to expand in this area."

Investing in hydrogen production is necessary to develop the hydrogen economy and reduce carbon emissions.

Carbon taxes and research support are needed to drive the hydrogen economy.

Hydrogen production costs account for two-thirds of the energy cost, necessitating research and development investment to reduce costs.

Hydrogen storage and transport costs are high, hindering green hydrogen's viability.

Gulf countries have a competitive advantage in hydrogen production due to abundant solar energy and existing infrastructure.

Hydrogen production reduces emissions, creates jobs, and drives economic growth.

Gulf countries are planning to produce hydrogen with international cooperation to develop their hydrogen economies.

Saudi Arabia aims to establish the world's largest hydrogen generation facilities.

Egypt is investing $40 billion in green hydrogen by 2030.

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Green Hydrogen
Egypt, which hosted the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Convention (COP27), is at the top of these countries, after agreeing on a number of projects based on the use of renewable energy, wind energy, green hydrogen and others, the most prominent of which was the signing of agreements worth $83 billion in the field of renewable energy.
Green Hydrogen Plant in Suez Canal Economic Zone
During the Climate Conference (COP 27) hosted by Egypt and held in Sharm El-Sheikh, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced the launch of the first phase of the green hydrogen production project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Walid Gamal El-Din, head of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, said that about 16 memorandums of understanding were signed, including 15 in the industrial zone and Sokhna, and a memorandum in East Port Said, the 15 related to renewable energy and its conversion to green hydrogen, while the memorandum for Port Said is the conversion of waste to green hydrogen.
Egypt is investing more than $40 billion in the field of green hydrogen production by 2030, as the entry into the field of green hydrogen is considered a major leap that qualifies it to become a regional center for the production and export of green energy, especially as it represents a link between the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe, and has huge interconnection networks and electricity transmission lines to neighboring countries.
For his part, Engineer Hassan Amin, Managing Director of ACWA Power Egypt, said that Egypt has a great opportunity in the production of green hydrogen, due to its geographical location and the presence of Red and Mediterranean Bahrain, which helps in the work of production lines and ports, through which it can export to any place in the world.
Green Hydrogen
The promising future of energy.
What is Green Hydrogen?
Since the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 27) was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, many new climatic terms have been circulated to citizens, especially the word "green hydrogen", which was widely used during the conference.
In the following report, Al-Masry Al-Youm explains the methods of obtaining green hydrogen, its costs and disadvantages, and everything related to this fuel, which is considered the most promising energy future.
What is Green Hydrogen?
Green hydrogen is a carbon-free fuel produced by water, and its production processes ensure that hydrogen molecules are separated from oxygen molecules by water, through electricity generated from renewable energy sources.
The technique is based on the generation of hydrogen, a light and highly reactive global fuel, through a chemical process known as electrolysis, which uses an electric current to separate hydrogen from oxygen in water, and if this electricity is obtained from renewable sources, it will produce energy without emitting carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
According to the International Energy Agency, this method of obtaining green hydrogen would save 830 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is emitted annually when this gas is produced using fossil fuels, and replacing all the gray hydrogen in the world requires 3000 TWh / year of new renewable energy sources, however, there are some questions about the feasibility of green hydrogen due to the high cost of producing it.
Hydrogen as clean energy
Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element in nature, and is a source of clean energy that emits only water vapor and leaves no residue in the air, unlike coal and oil, but despite the world's turn to green hydrogen because of its great benefits and little damage to the environment, this does not prevent that this type of fuel also has disadvantages.
Characteristics of Green Hydrogen
- Does not emit polluting gases either during combustion or production.
- Stackable, which allows it to be used later for other purposes and at times other than directly produced.
- Versatile, as it can be converted into electricity or synthetic gas and used for commercial or industrial purposes.
Disadvantages of Green Hydrogen
High cost: Energy from renewable sources, which are essential for generating green hydrogen through electrolysis, is more expensive to generate, making hydrogen more expensive to obtain.
High energy consumption: Producing hydrogen in general and green hydrogen in particular requires more energy than other fuels.
- Safety: Hydrogen is a highly volatile and flammable element, therefore extensive safety measures are needed to prevent leakage and explosions.
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Green hydrogen production saves 830 million tons of CO2 annually.

Egypt signed $83 billion in renewable energy agreements.

Green hydrogen is a carbon-free fuel produced from water.

The high production cost of green hydrogen is expected to decrease as the industry develops.

Green hydrogen production is energy-intensive, but can be powered by solar and wind energy.

Hydrogen is highly volatile and flammable, requiring special handling.

Green hydrogen is a flexible energy source that can be converted into electricity or synthetic gas.

Egypt aims to become a regional green energy hub.

Green hydrogen production requires 3000 TWh/year of new renewable energy.

Dubai's first hydrogen refueling station has received over 100 million yuan in investment.

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Content: Total investment of more than 100 million yuan Chinese enterprises to build the first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Author: Lin Zhiying
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The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and China will further develop practical cooperation in green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol and other aspects.
The first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, UAE, was also put into use during the climate conference, CCTV Finance reported.
Its biggest feature is the upstream hydrogen source, from the green hydrogen produced by photovoltaics, which also realizes the first application of green hydrogen in the field of transportation in Dubai.
The hydrogenation station uses hydrogen from the green hydrogen produced by the local photovoltaic project in Dubai, and the water used is from seawater desalination, the entire hydrogen station is built by Chinese companies, and the key hydrogenation equipment is also from China.
Zhou Yuxuan, director of a Chinese hydrogen energy equipment company, introduced the project investment of more than 100 million yuan, renewable energy through green hydrogen as an important way of energy storage and consumption, will be the direction of energy transformation in the Middle East and even the world.
Since this year, large oil companies in the Middle East have also made hydrogen energy their investment focus and transformation direction, increasing investment in the hydrogen energy field, while extending to the chemical sector to produce green methanol and green ammonia.
Liu Chunping, deputy general manager of HSE management department of Sinopec, introduced that methanol is a kind of "liquid sunlight", which is through the reaction of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, green methanol and green ammonia as an important carrier of green hydrogen in the future, providing a good solution for industrial decarbonization.
Jin Jian, president of the Middle East region of Longhi Green Energy, said that the Middle East region hopes to transform from a traditional energy export base to a new energy export base, "which is why green power and green hydrogen in this region has become particularly critical, by converting to ammonia, to Europe, Africa, South Asia more power-hungry regions."

China is developing green hydrogen cooperation in the Middle East.

Dubai's first hydrogen station uses solar-powered green hydrogen.

Seawater desalination in Dubai helps address water scarcity while producing hydrogen.

Chinese companies have built a hydrogen station, demonstrating international cooperation in the hydrogen economy.

Middle East oil companies are investing in hydrogen energy.

Green methanol and ammonia production can help reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.

Methanol is a carrier of green hydrogen for industrial decarbonization.

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Content: Total investment of more than 100 million yuan Chinese enterprises to build the first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Author: Lin Zhiying
Published: Updated:
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and China will further develop practical cooperation in green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol and other aspects.
The first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, UAE, was also put into use during the climate conference, CCTV Finance reported.
Its biggest feature is the upstream hydrogen source, from the green hydrogen produced by photovoltaics, which also realizes the first application of green hydrogen in the field of transportation in Dubai.
The hydrogenation station uses hydrogen from the green hydrogen produced by the local photovoltaic project in Dubai, and the water used is from seawater desalination, the entire hydrogen station is built by Chinese companies, and the key hydrogenation equipment is also from China.
Zhou Yuxuan, director of a Chinese hydrogen energy equipment company, introduced the project investment of more than 100 million yuan, renewable energy through green hydrogen as an important way of energy storage and consumption, will be the direction of energy transformation in the Middle East and even the world.
Since this year, large oil companies in the Middle East have also made hydrogen energy their investment focus and transformation direction, increasing investment in the hydrogen energy field, while extending to the chemical sector to produce green methanol and green ammonia.
Liu Chunping, deputy general manager of HSE management department of Sinopec, introduced that methanol is a kind of "liquid sunlight", which is through the reaction of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, green methanol and green ammonia as an important carrier of green hydrogen in the future, providing a good solution for industrial decarbonization.
Jin Jian, president of the Middle East region of Longhi Green Energy, said that the Middle East region hopes to transform from a traditional energy export base to a new energy export base, "which is why green power and green hydrogen in this region has become particularly critical, by converting to ammonia, to Europe, Africa, South Asia more power-hungry regions."

The Middle East aims to become a new energy export base, driven by its solar resources and growing clean energy demand.

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Content: Total investment of more than 100 million yuan Chinese enterprises to build the first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Author: Lin Zhiying
Published: Updated:
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and China will further develop practical cooperation in green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol and other aspects.
The first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, UAE, was also put into use during the climate conference, CCTV Finance reported.
Its biggest feature is the upstream hydrogen source, from the green hydrogen produced by photovoltaics, which also realizes the first application of green hydrogen in the field of transportation in Dubai.
The hydrogenation station uses hydrogen from the green hydrogen produced by the local photovoltaic project in Dubai, and the water used is from seawater desalination, the entire hydrogen station is built by Chinese companies, and the key hydrogenation equipment is also from China.
Zhou Yuxuan, director of a Chinese hydrogen energy equipment company, introduced the project investment of more than 100 million yuan, renewable energy through green hydrogen as an important way of energy storage and consumption, will be the direction of energy transformation in the Middle East and even the world.
Since this year, large oil companies in the Middle East have also made hydrogen energy their investment focus and transformation direction, increasing investment in the hydrogen energy field, while extending to the chemical sector to produce green methanol and green ammonia.
Liu Chunping, deputy general manager of HSE management department of Sinopec, introduced that methanol is a kind of "liquid sunlight", which is through the reaction of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, green methanol and green ammonia as an important carrier of green hydrogen in the future, providing a good solution for industrial decarbonization.
Jin Jian, president of the Middle East region of Longhi Green Energy, said that the Middle East region hopes to transform from a traditional energy export base to a new energy export base, "which is why green power and green hydrogen in this region has become particularly critical, by converting to ammonia, to Europe, Africa, South Asia more power-hungry regions."

Green hydrogen can be exported to Europe, Africa, and South Asia, reducing carbon emissions and driving economic growth.

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Content: Total investment of more than 100 million yuan Chinese enterprises to build the first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Author: Lin Zhiying
Published: Updated:
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and China will further develop practical cooperation in green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol and other aspects.
The first hydrogen refueling station in Dubai, UAE, was also put into use during the climate conference, CCTV Finance reported.
Its biggest feature is the upstream hydrogen source, from the green hydrogen produced by photovoltaics, which also realizes the first application of green hydrogen in the field of transportation in Dubai.
The hydrogenation station uses hydrogen from the green hydrogen produced by the local photovoltaic project in Dubai, and the water used is from seawater desalination, the entire hydrogen station is built by Chinese companies, and the key hydrogenation equipment is also from China.
Zhou Yuxuan, director of a Chinese hydrogen energy equipment company, introduced the project investment of more than 100 million yuan, renewable energy through green hydrogen as an important way of energy storage and consumption, will be the direction of energy transformation in the Middle East and even the world.
Since this year, large oil companies in the Middle East have also made hydrogen energy their investment focus and transformation direction, increasing investment in the hydrogen energy field, while extending to the chemical sector to produce green methanol and green ammonia.
Liu Chunping, deputy general manager of HSE management department of Sinopec, introduced that methanol is a kind of "liquid sunlight", which is through the reaction of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, green methanol and green ammonia as an important carrier of green hydrogen in the future, providing a good solution for industrial decarbonization.
Jin Jian, president of the Middle East region of Longhi Green Energy, said that the Middle East region hopes to transform from a traditional energy export base to a new energy export base, "which is why green power and green hydrogen in this region has become particularly critical, by converting to ammonia, to Europe, Africa, South Asia more power-hungry regions."

Qatar is building the world's largest ammonia plant to develop its hydrogen economy.

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Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development confirmed that the oil-rich Arab Gulf countries have a favorable opportunity to invest in one of the promising renewable energy sources, which could reshape their economies and reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the coming years.
It is well known that the countries of the Middle East have abundant reserves of oil and gas, as the Gulf Cooperation Council countries specifically possess about 25 percent of the world’s oil reserves, and about 18 percent of the global reserves of natural gas.
However, the region’s leaders realize that oil and gas will not be the main drivers of their economies forever, and many of them are trying to diversify the sources of the economy and expand the base of non-oil sectors.
The report added that the State of Qatar recently announced a project to build the largest blue ammonia plant in the world, with a production capacity of about 1.2 million tons per year of blue ammonia, and production is scheduled to start in 2026.
The production of green hydrogen is one of the energy sources in which the countries of the Middle East region have begun to invest heavily. Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water through the separation of hydrogen and oxygen, relying on renewable energy sources.
Hydrogen is used in a wide range of applications, including power generation and storage, and transportation. It can also be used to produce jet fuel. Most importantly, hydrogen provides an important way to reduce carbon emissions in heavy industries such as steel, cement, and fertilizers.
It should be noted that blue ammonia is made from natural gas, but the carbon dioxide from the production process is captured and stored. Blue ammonia can be used as a low-carbon fuel in a wide range of industrial applications, including transportation, power generation, and heavy industries such as cement and fertilizer production. Blue ammonia is also a preferred method for transporting hydrogen over long distances.
Accordingly, the Arab Gulf countries are qualified to become a major producer and exporter of hydrogen due to their huge resources in the field of renewable energy for the production of green hydrogen, and they also enjoy a privileged geographical location near major demand centers such as the European Union and Asia, in addition to having huge financial potential to invest in Green hydrogen production projects.
On the other hand, most government revenues in the Arab Gulf countries still come from fossil fuel exports, so the establishment of green hydrogen projects will reduce dependence on oil exports, in addition to achieving an environmental benefit represented in reducing carbon emissions. Despite this, hydrogen production projects are currently subject to great economic challenges and risks, and this must be taken into consideration when making investment decisions in hydrogen projects.

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The Middle East holds 25% of the world's oil and 18% of its natural gas reserves.

Qatar's blue ammonia plant produces 1.2 million tons annually.

Green hydrogen is produced by water electrolysis.

Green hydrogen is produced by water electrolysis.