South Africa Investment Strategy
Cabinet approval of the South Africa Investment Strategy, which features Green Hydrogen as one of the Big 5 Frontiers — nascent sectors with significant growth and investment potential.
SA Green Hydrogen Summit 2023
The second South Africa Green Hydrogen Summit stepped onto the international stage with concrete discussions on production, Power to X applications, and landmark policy announcements including Green Hydrogen as one of the Big 5 Frontiers.
ABOUT SAGHS 2023
Building on the strong policy foundation of 2022, SAGHS 2023 advanced South Africa's position from strategic intent to implementation-focused delivery.
The 2023 summit welcomed a broader international audience and delivered more concrete discussions on green hydrogen production, value chain development and Power-to-X applications across priority sectors.
It reinforced green hydrogen as a central pillar of South Africa's future energy mix and industrial growth strategy, while creating stronger collaboration pathways across Africa through AGHA and other strategic partners.
- Execution-Ready Dialogues Shifted discussions toward practical project pipelines and market activation.
- Investment Alignment Supported the South Africa Investment Strategy and the Big Five Frontiers agenda.
- Regional Collaboration Expanded African cooperation through high-level AGHA member participation.
SAGHS EDITION
2023
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Building on 2022's policy foundation, SAGHS 2023 delivered four high-impact announcements that accelerated South Africa's green hydrogen commercialisation agenda.
Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy
Progress in finalising the South African Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy, providing a clear roadmap for industry and investors.
Northern Cape Masterplan
Development of a Northern Cape Province Green Hydrogen Masterplan to unlock the region's world-class renewable energy resources for hydrogen production.
Provincial Strategies
Progress in developing the Western Cape and Gauteng Green Hydrogen Strategies, creating a comprehensive regional framework for the hydrogen economy.
The hydrogen economy has a prominent role to play in our country's just energy transition, providing employment and support to vulnerable workers, communities and small businesses. It has been estimated that the hydrogen economy has the potential to add 3.6 percent to our GDP by 2050 and approximately 370,000 jobs. We must act with purpose to harness the potential of the green hydrogen economy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa
Green Hydrogen Summit 2023
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COUNTRY PAVILIONS
Three European nations hosted dedicated country pavilions at SAGHS 2023, reflecting the growing international interest in South Africa's green hydrogen potential.
Germany
Federal Republic of Germany Pavilion
Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands Pavilion
Belgium
Kingdom of Belgium Pavilion
Next chapter: AGHS 2025
The momentum built in 2023 carried forward into a more decisive chapter. By 2025, the summit had grown into a stronger platform for delivery, bringing policy, investment and partnership conversations closer to the projects shaping Africa's green hydrogen future.