The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Egypt hosted a workshop to discuss the status and potential of hydrogen fuel in Egypt on 1 March, in cooperation with the representatives of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
As the world continues to face the challenge of climate change, many countries are making commitments to decarbonise, which will require a number of actions in different economic sectors.
Japan has also pledged carbon neutrality by 2050 and is taking measures to reduce its emissions. In this respect, the JICA has been playing a role in encouraging energy efficiency and climate change mitigation, as highlighted by JICA Chief Representative Omura Yoshifumi during his opening remarks.
The workshop witnessed the active participation of various governmental officials, international finance institutions, Japanese entities, private sector companies, and academic institutions.
The event shed light on the promising potential and competitiveness of hydrogen development in Egypt, including its derivatives and various uses along with its value chain.
It also discussed challenges to its implementation, including policy making, establishing the required infrastructure, governance and market arrangements, legal and regulatory framework, among others, along with potential cooperation with the JICA in light of Japan’s competence in this domain.
It was a useful exchange that paved the road for further climate change solutions, especially as Egypt prepares to host the UN’s Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP 27) in Sharm El-Sheikh next November.
The event was co-organised and moderated by LYNX Business Advisers — a consultant commissioned by the JICA to carry out a survey related to the subject.
