Mauritania’s 80-GW hydrogen pipeline spikes Germany's interest

The government of Mauritania, under the administration of the Minister of Petroleum and Mines, has proposed plans for hydrogen projects that could potentially generate 80 GW of electrolyser capacity worth about $80 billion.

Mauritania is one of the few countries in the world with great potential for both solar and wind energy, which makes it a promising and alluring green hydrogen market. Additionally, its close proximity to Europe is beneficial for exports and a major factor in why countries like Germany are considering investing.

However, the project is being challenged by lack of finance and the construction of the required infrastructure. In order to raise the necessary capital, the government is developing partnerships with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), although there have been signs of interest from Germany and the World Bank.