The Mauritanian Parliament has approved the Green Hydrogen Code Bill, utilizing its solar and wind resources to become a hub for clean energy production.
In an address to Parliament on Monday, Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Mohamed Ould Khaled, highlighted green hydrogen as a key pillar in the country’s efforts toward a comprehensive and sustainable energy transition.
Several studies have assessed Mauritania’s energy potential, including a March 2024 report by renewable energy firm Chariot. The study outlines the ambitious Nour project, developed in partnership with TotalEnergies, which aims to produce 88 GW of renewable energy and up to 150,000 tons of green hydrogen annually.