Algerian Radio
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) highlighted, in its latest report released on Monday, the efforts made by Algeria in developing green hydrogen, which is expected to bolster its role as an energy partner for Europe.
In its report titled "Updates on New and Renewable Energies, Energy Transition Issues, and Climate Change," the organization praised the "remarkable" developments across Arab countries, including Algeria, in the field of green hydrogen development, which OAPEC considered one of the strategic solutions to support the transition to a low-carbon path.
In this regard, the report valued the efforts exerted by Algeria, where work is underway to establish a semi-industrial plant for the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives with a capacity of 50 megawatts in Arzew, in addition to finalizing the legal and institutional framework for hydrogen activities with the aim of attracting more investments across various stages of the value chain.
The report also noted the continued strengthening of Algeria's role as a "strategic partner" for Europe in green hydrogen, as it possesses "all the necessary capabilities to become a leading supplier of clean energy, including abundant solar and wind resources, modern infrastructure, and direct pipelines connecting it to European markets."
In this context, it noted the multilateral "SoutH2 Corridor" project, officially announced in January 2025, which aims to transport 4 million tons of green hydrogen from Algeria to Europe annually, representing approximately 10 percent of the expected European demand by 2040.
Overall, the organization pointed to the efforts made by several Arab countries in energy transition projects, considering it an "essential choice reflecting their increasing commitment to reducing emissions and enhancing energy security."
The report highlighted in this context the growing global interest in clean and sustainable energy, which has prompted a number of Arab countries to keep pace with these transformations by launching new major structural projects, while increasing the volume of investments in this field.
The renewable energy sector (which mainly includes solar, wind, and hydropower) has witnessed increasing interest at the global level in recent years, driven by the urgent need to address climate change. China, for example, continued its leadership with an installed capacity of 3.89 terawatts by the end of 2025, the report adds.
This global trend has pushed Arab countries to continue their policies towards supporting this type of clean energy to diversify the economy, ensure security of supply, reduce emissions, and enhance resource efficiency.
The organization cited in its report the "tangible progress" in a number of countries that hastened to invest in renewable energies, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt, in addition to Algeria, which is witnessing the initial reception of the first phase of the 3,200-megawatt project.
