The government of the Republic of Niger has announced that it has signed an agreement with Emerging Energy Corp. (EEC), a leading German energy solution provider, to work together to explore and develop commercial green hydrogen projects in Niger.
EEC will also invest in various projects to decarbonise oilfield operations and refineries in Niger with carbon capture technologies. Green hydrogen will be produced in Niger by electrolysis, using renewable power. This low-carbon solution will decarbonise emission-intensive industries in Niger and other countries that depend on fossil fuels.
Both the Government of Niger and EEC believe that hydrogen is crucial for both Europe, America and Africa in the march toward a net-zero emission future.
Both parties will find opportunities to enable demand for the product and prepare Niger to become a hub for green hydrogen production in the region. Green hydrogen produced the country is an important driver to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and contribute to the electrification of processes, since it is obtained from renewable sources, besides generating more competitive and decentralised dynamics by joining the different market segments.
The partnership is extremely relevant for Niger Republic, the European and American markets. Both sides met in Cape Town, South Africa, during African Energy Week in 2021, and commenced negotiations.