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European and Japanese Companies Pursue Green Hydrogen Opportunities in Southern Africa

by Daisy Mae D.
06/14/2024
in Global Trade, Market Trends

Europe’s largest ports and major Japanese corporations are exploring potential new shipping routes to tap into green hydrogen, heralded as a prospective future fuel. The Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges are contemplating the establishment of hydrogen and ammonia terminals along Namibia’s coastline. Meanwhile, Japan’s Itochu is considering an investment in the planned Hive Hydrogen South Africa ammonia plant near Ngqura’s deepwater port, alongside other Japanese firms.

The initiative is driven by the urgent need in shipping and heavy industries to curb greenhouse gas emissions amid global warming. Currently, alternatives to conventional fuels like diesel and natural gas are limited. Southern African countries like Namibia and South Africa possess abundant renewable energy potential, particularly solar and wind, suitable for producing hydrogen through water electrolysis. This hydrogen could then be converted into ammonia, potentially fueling ships, power plants, and chemical facilities.

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Both Namibia and South Africa lie strategically along shipping routes that could connect Europe and East Asia without passing through congested maritime choke points such as the Suez or Panama canals.

However, significant challenges remain, primarily concerning the economic viability of green hydrogen production. Proponents are banking on future technological advancements to drive down production costs, coupled with increasing penalties on fossil fuel usage.

Financially, projects like Hyphen near Luderitz in Namibia, supported by the Port of Rotterdam, could require investments upwards of $11 billion. Similarly, the initial phase of Hive’s complex in South Africa, slated to commence in 2029, carries a price tag of $5.9 billion, with plans to expand its capacity significantly thereafter.

While these plans are currently in the conceptual stage, substantial investments have already been committed. They represent promising opportunities for Europe, Japan, and South Korea to reduce emissions and enhance energy security in the long run.

This shift towards green hydrogen development underscores a broader global trend towards sustainable energy solutions, albeit one that hinges on technological advancements and economic feasibility.

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