CAPE TOWN -- ESI Africa’s Hydrogen Industry Insights Volume examines the systems, resources, skills and investment needed to move the green hydrogen opportunity forward The attraction of hydrogen is its potential role in Africa’s energy transition, industrial development and decarbonisation. Turning that potential into viable projects, however, requires deeper research and understanding of the limitations and potential solutions. Energy supply, water availability, infrastructure, storage, project economics and access to capital all influence where hydrogen projects can be developed and how successfully they can operate. These interconnected challenges feature in the Hydrogen Industry Insights Volume, published by ESI Africa, part of VUKA Group, bringing together analysis and industry perspectives on the emerging hydrogen value chain. Explore Hydrogen Industry Insights Volume (https://apo-opa.co/4hlrxda) Hydrogen and water cannot be separated Water is fundamental to green hydrogen production, making the relationship between future hydrogen development and water security immensely important. ESI Africa’s webinar, titled the hydrogen-water connection, examines this intersection and the considerations stakeholders need to understand as hydrogen projects develop alongside competing demands for water resources. Watch on-demand (https://apo-opa.co/4hT2Jta) The issue will remain firmly on the industry agenda at Enlit Africa and Water Security Africa, taking place at the CTICC in Cape Town from 11 to 13 May 2027. Together, the co-located platforms bring energy and water stakeholders into a shared environment focused on infrastructure, resilience, technology and investment. Explore Enlit Africa 2027 (https://apo-opa.co/3V8fMOK) From hydrogen opportunity to investable infrastructure For Africa’s hydrogen ambitions to translate into projects, the technology and resource potential must be matched with viable business models, project preparation and capital. The Project & Investment Network, in partnership with the African Infrastructure Elites: Projects and People annual magazine, connects African energy and water projects with investors, financiers, developers and offtakers, creating a route for projects to move from opportunity towards investment and implementation. Explore the Project & Investment Network (https://apo-opa.co/4heKMFi) Recognising infrastructure leadership across Africa Projects already demonstrating innovation and leadership across energy, water, transport and wider infrastructure also have an opportunity to gain industry recognition through the African Infrastructure Elites: Projects and People annual magazine. Hosted by ESI Africa, the African Infrastructure Elites recognises projects, partnerships and individuals contributing to infrastructure development across the continent. Nominations are open, giving organisations an opportunity to put forward projects and leaders helping turn Africa’s infrastructure ambitions into tangible outcomes. Explore the African Infrastructure Elites and submit a nomination (https://apo-opa.co/4xODCwo) Storage remains part of the next energy conversation Hydrogen forms part of a broader discussion around how energy can be produced, stored and deployed more effectively as power systems evolve. ESI Africa’s forthcoming Energy & Storage Industry Insights Volume 2026 explores the projects, technologies, investment considerations and market developments shaping energy and storage across the sector.
Africa’s hydrogen ambitions bring water, infrastructure and investment into focus
Energy supply, water availability, infrastructure, storage, project economics and access to capital all influence where hydrogen projects can be developed and how successfully they can operate
