🌍 Day 3 & 4 of the Green Hydrogen Policy Accelerator Training Course 🚀 Over the last two days, our journey into the world of green hydrogen took us through the crucial aspects of standards, certification, legal frameworks, and real-world applications in the MENA region. Day 3 kicked off with a deep dive into the fundamentals of hydrogen standards and certification, led by Dr. Sam Bartlett, Director for Green Hydrogen Standards at the Green Hydrogen Organisation. The session underscored the critical role that robust standards and certification play in scaling up green hydrogen production, trade, and usage globally. In the afternoon, we turned our focus to the green hydrogen initiatives of Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. Through detailed case studies and discussions, we explored each country's unique approach to green hydrogen development, from legislative frameworks to infrastructure and market integration. The day concluded with a session on Green Hydrogen Offtake and Legislation, where Lamyaa Gadelhak from Baker McKenzie Cairo, shared her expertise on the legal frameworks and offtake agreements critical to the green hydrogen trade. Lamyaa highlighted the importance of well-structured legal agreements and robust infrastructure to ensure the success of green hydrogen projects in both national and international markets. Day 4 took us out of the classroom and into the field with visits to key sites in Egypt’s rapidly growing green hydrogen sector. Our first stop was the Suez Canal Zone, where Tarek Hashem and Rasha Ashmawy briefed us on the development of the Zone, its progress, and the establishment of the first integrated green hydrogen plant. We then saw firsthand how strategic locations like the Orascom Industrial Park and Sokhna Port are being developed into hubs for green hydrogen production and export. These two days have truly highlighted the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative approach to green hydrogen development. From understanding the criticality of global standards and legal frameworks to witnessing the on-ground developments in Egypt. Stay tuned for more updates as we close out this course with a focus on infrastructural needs, and insights from the Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre with a strategy session for the The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA), and key discussions in preparation for COP29. Barakat Ahmed | Simran SINHA | Bénédicte De Caro | Sam Bartlett | Joe Williams | Vanina Morrison | Caroline Biotteau | Nishaanth Balashanmugam | Parth Sharma | Farah Ghaly | Ghada King | Global Renewables Alliance #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #Cairo #PolicyAccelerator #3xRenewables #Time4Action #RenewablesNow
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