Fuelling Africa's Future: ENGIE's Green Hydrogen Vision with Jonathan Debasc

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Renewables in Action podcast, where we delve deep into Africa's renewable energy landscape with Jonathan Debasc, the Managing Director for Africa at Flexible Generation (ENGIE). Get ready for an enlightening conversation as we explore the world of green hydrogen and its transformative potential in Africa's sustainable energy future.

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 96,000 employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral world through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, and services) to offer competitive solutions to its customers.

In this episode, Jonathan Debasc sheds light on the innovative projects that are shaping Africa's green hydrogen initiatives.
Key discussion points with Jonathan Debasc:

• Understanding the essence of green hydrogen: Exploring its definition and Africa's implementation
• Power sources unveiled: Examining ENGIE's primary renewable energy choices for green hydrogen production in Africa
• Green hydrogen's impact: Evaluating its significance in Africa's energy transition and sustainability objectives
• Market dilemmas: Deciding between local consumption and the export market for hydrogen focus
• Financial frontiers: Delving into the cost challenges and financing strategies associated with green hydrogen projects in Africa

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