Mauritania has finalized an agreement with Germany’s Möhring Energie Holding GmbH to build a large green hydrogen and green ammonia facility. The signing ceremony in Nouakchott was attended by Energy Minister Mohamed Ould Khaled and Möhring Energie founder Sascha Möhring, alongside senior German and EU officials.
The project follows Mauritania’s Hydrogen Code, which aims to attract international investors and accelerate the country’s shift toward clean energy. The deal lays the groundwork for the NAYRAH project, a multi-phase Power-to-X development that will reach 1 gigawatt of electrolysis capacity. The initial site spans roughly 500 square kilometers west of Nouadhibou, with plans to expand to about 1,600 square kilometers. The location combines strong solar and wind resources, making it suitable for low-cost green hydrogen production.
The project will support sustainable industrial growth in the region while limiting pressure on local resources. Once fully operational, it expects to produce up to 140,000 tons of green hydrogen and 400,000 tons of green ammonia per year, mainly for export to Europe. Commercial production is planned to begin in 2029.
A German delegation led by Christoph Rauh, Africa Director at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, attended the ceremony. Diplomats from Germany, the EU, and Mauritania also participated, reflecting growing international interest in Mauritania’s hydrogen sector. Sascha Möhring called the agreement an important milestone and praised Mauritania’s solar and wind potential for supporting competitive green hydrogen production. He also commended Mauritanian officials for their collaborative approach during negotiations.
The NAYRAH project is part of a growing wave of hydrogen initiatives in Mauritania. Earlier this month, GreenGo Energy and S.E.T. Select Energy GmbH announced a partnership to develop the Megaton Moon hydrogen project.
source: pumps-africa.com
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