SONATRACH and Bosch sign MoU to explore green hydrogen in Algeria

Key highlights
  • SONATRACH and Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding to identify cooperation opportunities in the green hydrogen sector.
  • The MoU targets development of green hydrogen in Algeria, including manufacture of electrolysers and hydrogen production.
  • The agreement enables exchange of expertise and knowledge of techniques and technologies related to green hydrogen.
  • The signing took place on the sidelines of Algeria’s president’s official visit to Germany.

Agreement focus

SONATRACH and Robert Bosch (Pty) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding to identify partnership opportunities for developing the green hydrogen sector in Algeria. The scope expressly includes manufacture of electrolysers and hydrogen production and foresees exchange of expertise and knowledge of related techniques and technologies.

Political context

The signing ceremony occurred on the sidelines of the official visit of Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to the Federal Republic of Germany at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Partner capabilities

Robert Bosch is presented in the release as a global supplier of technology and services and a participant across the green hydrogen value chain, positioning it as a potential technical and industrial partner for the planned activities in Algeria.

Source: SONATRACH

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