A recently released report from the Attaqa The platform highlighted that Morocco, together with six additional Arab nations, is positioned within the global top 20 for anticipated green hydrogen production using solar energy.
This particular Arab region, which includes some of the globe's biggest solar installations in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Oman, holds considerable potential for clean hydrogen production.
By the close of 2024, announced and planned hydrogen initiatives across the Arab region had skyrocketed to 127, which is almost four times as many as those recorded in 2021. These ventures cover various aspects including production, distribution, and usage.
According to the report, Morocco holds the third position amongst Arab nations aiming to generate hydrogen through solar power, anticipating an output capability of 24.49 gigawatts, which would rank it as the fourth largest producer worldwide.
The kingdom reportedly has 92 megawatts of solar-powered hydrogen initiatives underway, along with 12.89 gigawatts of planned projects before they reach the construction phase, and an additional 11.5 gigawatts from recently declared projects.
Morocco has unveiled 11 planned initiatives, which include a trial project aimed at generating power through hydrogen, with an objective to produce approximately one million tons of green hydrogen by the year 2030.
According to the report, one of Morocco’s key initiatives is the Amun project, situated in the southern part of the country. This venture aims for an annual output of 900,000 tons of green hydrogen, driven by 15 gigawatts of renewable power.
Mauritania tops the list for anticipated green hydrogen production capacity using solar power within the Arab region, boasting an impressive 47 gigawatts. This positions it as the global runner-up following Australia, which holds the top spot at 63.3 gigawatts. However, even though Mauritania has significant potential, none of its projects have moved beyond the planning stage, with actual execution still pending.
In the Arab region, Oman ranks second and worldwide places third, aiming for an installed capacity of 31.93 gigawatts. In contrast to Mauritania, several initiatives in Oman have already commenced, with 451 megawatts dedicated to developing solar energy facilities and another 20.92 gigawatts currently being prepared before construction begins.
Egypt ranks fourth in the Arab world and seventh globally, with a projected 13.91 gigawatts. The country has 119 megawatts of solar projects under construction, while pre-construction projects total 8.18 gigawatts, and announced projects amount to 5.6 gigawatts.
Djibouti came in fifth place, with a projected 9.04 gigawatts, placing it tenth worldwide. Its projects remain in the pre-construction and announcement phases.
The UAE ranked sixth in the Arab world and 15th globally with 4.02 gigawatts, supported by 14 announced green and blue hydrogen projects.
In the Arab region, Saudi Arabia ranks seventh and stands at sixteenth place worldwide, boasting an installed capacity of 3.5 gigawatts, primarily fueled by the ambitious NEOM project. This initiative targets the production of 2.9 million tons of green hydrogen per year by 2030.
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