West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan
Phase 1 of the West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan
Freeport Saldanha was established at Saldanha as a special economic zone (SEZ) and customs-controlled area dedicated to the maritime, energy, logistics and engineering industries. As part of South Africa’s ambition to position itself as a key player in the global GH2 market, Freeport Saldanha is envisioned as a central hub for GH2 production and export.
The development of the Saldanha Hydrogen Hub is a flagship initiative under the Western Cape Government’s “Supporting Scale” strategy. The proposed hub is expected to leverage Saldanha Bay’s strategic location, its access to renewable energy resources, potential for midstream hydrogen processing, and its strong import-export capabilities underpinned by significant port infrastructure.
Moreover, the hub could contribute to the objectives of the Western Cape’s Energy Resilience Programme by supporting the accelerated deployment of large-scale renewable energy and harnessing GH2 potential to enhance grid stability. Freeport Saldanha, under the leadership of the Western Cape Government, has initiated the development of the West Coast GH2 Master Plan. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been appointed to provide multi-disciplinary technical and scientific support for Phase 1 of the Master Plan.
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