- The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and the Ministry of Power have called for increased private-sector investment in green hydrogen during a regional workshop in Lagos.
- The West Africa green hydrogen policy aims to produce 0.5 million tonnes annually by 2030, with a goal of 10 million tonnes by 2050, emphasising collaboration between government and industry.
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the Ministry of Power have called for increased private-sector investment in green hydrogen initiatives during a two-day regional workshop in Lagos for ECOWAS private-sector stakeholders.
At the workshop’s opening, Temitope Dina, assistant director at the Ministry of Power, emphasised the importance of collaboration in the region’s pursuit of a sustainable future. “We are united by a shared vision to harness the immense potential of green hydrogen to drive economic growth, energy security, and environmental sustainability across West Africa,” he stated.
Dina highlighted green hydrogen’s significant role in the global transition to clean energy, noting its potential to reduce carbon emissions, diversify energy sources, and foster innovation. With the region’s abundant renewable energy resources, he believes green hydrogen could transform local economies, support industries, and create jobs. He stressed that success will depend on technical advancements and stakeholders’ collaborative efforts.
Bruno Korgo, regional coordinator for renewable energy and green hydrogen at the West African Sun Service Centre for Climate Change and Adapted Land (WASCAL), also spoke at the event, noting the vast renewable energy potential in the ECOWAS region, including solar, wind, and hydro resources.
Korgo outlined the West Africa green hydrogen policy, which aims to produce 0.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, increasing to 10 million tonnes by 2050. He highlighted the need for government and private sector cooperation to achieve these ambitious targets.
Korgo underscored that green hydrogen is a critical component in global energy strategies for decarbonising various sectors, and its successful implementation could significantly impact the region’s energy landscape.