Egypt’s Clean Hydrogen Programme to Boost Green Investment

Egypt has launched a new national initiative to accelerate the development of its green hydrogen sector, positioning the country as a key player in the global clean energy transition.

The programme, introduced by the Suez Canal Economic Zone in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), is designed to strengthen investment readiness, support policy development, and advance priority hydrogen projects across the country.

At the core of the initiative is a plan to enhance Egypt’s institutional and technical capacity by conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, while also providing regulatory and advisory support to both public and private sector stakeholders. The goal is to create a pipeline of viable hydrogen projects capable of attracting local and international financing.

A major highlight of the programme is the establishment of a Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at the SCZONE headquarters in Ain Sokhna. The centre will serve as a hub for innovation, research, and knowledge-sharing, helping to build local expertise and accelerate the growth of Egypt’s hydrogen economy.

The initiative is part of the broader Global Clean Hydrogen Program, implemented by UNIDO and funded by the Global Environment Facility across multiple countries, with Egypt emerging as a strategic participant due to its geographic location and renewable energy potential.

To ensure coordinated implementation, a multi-agency steering committee has been set up, bringing together key government institutions including the Ministry of Environment Egypt, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy Egypt, and the Ministry of Industry Egypt.

The committee will work closely with the Supreme Council for Green Hydrogen to align the programme with national priorities and oversee execution.