Cairo, Egypt 2024, December 5th,– Policymakers, business leaders, and experts in renewable energy gathered today at the Triumph Plaza Hotel for the National Consultation Workshop on Green Hydrogen under the theme, “Empowering Egypt: Fuelling the Future with Green Hydrogen Investments.” The event, organised by the Eu funded MED-GEM Network in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Egypt and Egyptian government entities, aims to position Egypt as a leader in the global green hydrogen economy. This workshop follows the EU-Egypt Investment Forum (June 2024), where both parties committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy through joint investments, innovative policies, and enhanced partnerships.

With abundant renewable energy resources and a strategic location, Egypt is uniquely positioned to capture 8% of the global green hydrogen market by 2040. The Green Hydrogen Incentives Law (2024) and Egypt’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy are critical steps toward this goal.

In her keynote address, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, stated: “With Law No. 22 of 2024, the Green Hydrogen Incentives Law, Egypt is poised to lead the low-carbon hydrogen economy. Our strategic partnerships, such as the Sustainable Hydrogen Partnership signed with the EU at COP27, aligning with the Association Agreement, the EU Global Gateway, are key to achieving ambitious global climate targets and sustainable economic growth. This workshop is an opportunity to address challenges, share knowledge, and accelerate hydrogen development.”