Ramaphosa says green hydrogen products could create up to 4 million jobs
The Africa's Green Hydrogen Alliance comprises several African nations, including Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit at the Century City Square, Cape Town on 12 June 2025. Picture: @PresidencyZA/X
CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa says green hydrogen projects could create up to four million new jobs in Africa by 2050.
Delivering a keynote speech at the Green Hydrogen summit in Century City on Thursday, Ramaphosa said Africa's Green Hydrogen Alliance aims to produce 30 to 60 million tons of green hydrogen by 2050.
The alliance comprises several African nations, including Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa.
Locally, Ramaphosa said the government has prioritised projects that include Sasol’s hyshift programme.
Ramaphosa said more than 52 large-scale green hydrogen projects have been announced across Africa.
"These include the Coega Green Ammonia Project in South Africa, the Aman Project in Mauritania, and Project Nour in Morocco. These are big, mega projects."
Ramaphosa said locally, Sasol's Hyshift programme aims to produce up to 400,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually.
"To date, South Africa has invested more than R1.49 billion in our hydrogen South Africa programme. Through our partnership with the European Union, we have prioritised support to projects like Sasol’s Hyshift programme."
The president also said the two-day summit must serve as a platform for ideas and commitments, which put Africa at the centre of global energy rule-making.