Context
Mauritania's positive medium-term economic prospects are based on a strong expansion of the extractive industry and the implementation of structural policies to encourage private sector investment. Mauritania aims to become a hub for green hydrogen gH2 by producing gH2 and derivatives for both export and domestic use. Large-scale production at competitive prices will promote sustainable economic, industrial, social and environmental development in the country. The prerequisite for production is the construction of huge RE power plants based on renewable energy sources. Major foreign investors have ambitious plans for Mauritania. However, the framework conditions for the environmentally and socially sustainable development of a GH2 economy in the country are still inadequate.
Objective
The political, legal, institutional and technical framework for the environmentally and socially sustainable development of the gH2 economy in Mauritania has improved, resulting in significant investment by major foreign investors.
Approach
The project supports state representatives and institutions in Mauritania. It trains and advises specialists and managers on subjects such as how they negotiate with investors and integrate local companies into the hydrogen economy. The project also provides advice on creating jobs in the hydrogen economy and updating vocational education and training in this context.
It also supports state decision-makers in communicating transparently with all groups in society and involving them in the development process. In addition, the project provides advice on the structure of public organisations to enable them to promote gH2. It also works with state representatives to develop regulations, social and environmental standards and networks to expand gH2 and disseminate knowledge.
Last update: April 2025