Green hydrogen landscape in North African countries: Strengths, challenges, and future prospects

This work examines the diverse strengths and weaknesses of North African countries in exploiting their renewable energy potential and adopting green hydrogen initiatives. The study focuses on Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Mauritania and highlights their respective contributions and challenges in the context of renewable energy and green hydrogen production. It examines Morocco's remarkable achievements in renewable energy, Algeria's potential for economic diversification, Tunisia's commitment to sustainability, Egypt's regional leadership, and the emerging role of Mauritania. The policy and regulatory landscape is assessed, highlighting the need for legal frameworks to support green hydrogen initiatives. Each country's unique approach to green hydrogen as well as their roadmaps and strategies are discussed, highlighting the importance of international collaborations and research and development. Additionally, the report looks at the evolving energy infrastructure and highlights the potential for transporting hydrogen from North Africa to Europe, including adapting existing pipelines and building new pipelines.