Context

Industry and transport worldwide require hydrogen, but its production produces significant amounts of carbon dioxide. Green hydrogen (gH2) is regarded as a climate-friendly alternative because it is produced from renewable energy sources.

Egypt has laid important foundations for producing and trading in green hydrogen. The Egyptian Government is pursuing a hydrogen strategy and wants to create incentives for companies to produce green hydrogen. The country aims to develop into a regional gH2 hub and cover five to eight per cent of the global gH2 market by 2040.

Germany has an interest in green hydrogen and its by-products, such as ammonia and methanol. Cooperation with Egypt is therefore important for green hydrogen trade between the two countries.

Objective

Egyptian and German companies, as well as relevant government agencies, are working together to expand Egypt’s green hydrogen economy and infrastructure and to promote trade with Europe and Germany.

Approach

Together with the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy (MoERE) and other partners from politics, business and specialist institutions, the project has established a dialogue platform for green hydrogen. Public institutions and companies use this platform to exchange ideas and network. They also receive information and training.

Furthermore, the project analyses Egypt’s energy planning structures. The aim is to enable the country to implement its goals and strategy for green hydrogen. To do so, it works closely with Egyptian authorities to identify existing gaps, prepare recommendations and facilitate networking with German experts.

Together with the German Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, the project informs German and European companies about the green hydrogen market and facilitates business contacts.

Last updated: September 2026