By Lebone Rodah Mosima
South Africa is pushing for faster progress in turning green hydrogen projects from discussions and conceptual presentations into large-scale energy production, highlighting several local technology and pilot initiatives.
Speaking at the 8th Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting in Japan on Thursday, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina said a hydrogen-based economy could help leverage the country’s mineral resources to support industrialisation, decarbonisation, energy security, regional competitiveness and job creation.
“We also recognise the potential of the hydrogen economy to play a catalytic role in our country’s just energy transition and simultaneously stimulate meaningful and inclusive economic growth,” Gina said.
She said the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting should be used to leverage collective resources and expertise to build resilient regional value chains, drive industrialisation and create sustainable prosperity.
Gina referred to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address in June 2019, when he said
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