Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has revealed that since the gazetting of nine Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) by Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) in 2022, the Green Hydrogen National Programme (GHNP) has attracted projects valued at over R800 billion.
Speaking at the Green Hydrogen Devac Conference in Sandton, Zikalala said that about 20% of these investments have reached the bankable feasibility stage.
The projects, which range from prefeasibility to execution, include major initiatives such as the Isondo Precious Metals (IPM) fuel cell and electrolyser component manufacturing facility in Gauteng, the Prieska Energy Cluster Green Ammonia Production facility in the Northern Cape, and the Hive Green Ammonia export project in the Eastern Cape.
Other projects include the Boegoes Bay Green Hydrogen Port Rail and Infrastructure Project in the Northern Cape, the ArcelorMittal Saldanha Green Steel Project in the Western Cape, and a 60MW hydrogen production facility in Sasolburg, Gauteng, he said .
Zikalala said only 1% of South Africas land is required to support green hydrogen economy initiatives, which would not interfere with agricultural or residential land.
