Mozambique hydrogen energy storage

Will Mozambique become a leader in hydrogen production in southern Africa?

Mozambique has revealed new details of its ambitious energy transition strategy, which aims to make the country a leader in hydrogen production in southern Africa by 2030. Abundant natural resources mean that Mozambique has strong potential to develop a hydrogen industry.

Will Mozambique invest 80 billion in hydrogen by 2050?

Officials say Mozambique will be investing US$80 billion in the hydrogen sector by 2050 and will finalise details this year of the scale of hydrogen production and main export markets.

Will Mozambique's hydrogen project be exported to Europe?

Some of the hydrogen produced by the project would be delivered to Mozambique and neighbouring countries, but significant volumes, making up the bulk of the project’s commercial proposition, would be exported to Europe and elsewhere. But the company has not yet secured any offtake deals for the H 2.

Will Mozambique become Africa's biggest hydropower producer?

Mozambique is seeking to become one of Africa’s biggest hydropower producers and launch a green hydrogen industry. The government plans to add 14,000 megawatts of hydropower capacity, with the bulk of that developed between 2030 and 2040, the government said in a 60-page Energy Transition Strategy seen by Bloomberg.

What is Mozambique's energy transition strategy?

Mozambique aims to transform itself into a major hydropower producer and pioneer a green hydrogen industry, unveiling a comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy. The ambitious plan focuses on adding 14,000 megawatts of hydropower, primarily from the Zambezi River, positioning Mozambique as a key player in Africa’s renewable energy landscape.

Will Mozambique add more hydropower in 2040?

In the decade to 2040, Mozambique aims to add 9,000 megawatts of hydropower and more the decade after, by attracting investment into plants, similar to the model it has followed with Mphanda Nkuwa, according to the document.