Danish renewable energy developer GreenGo Energy has signed an agreement with the Mauritanian government [1] to develop a 6-gigawatt (GW) green hydrogen project, granting GreenGo Energy access to more than 100,000 hectares of land near Nouakchott. The deal, signed by Minister of Energy and Petroleum Mohamed Khaled and GreenGo Energy CEO Karsten Nielsen, grants GreenGo Energy access to more than 100,000 hectares of land near Nouakchott.
The project, named Megaton Moon, will be implemented in phases between 2029 and 2033. The first phase, scheduled for completion by the end of 2029, will include 500 megawatts (MW) of electrolysis capacity, 600 MW of onshore wind power, and 600 MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity. This initial phase is expected to produce approximately 339,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.
At full capacity, the Megaton Moon project will integrate 6 GW of electrolysis, 6.8 GW of wind power, and 6.3 GWp of solar power. This ambitious project aims to position Mauritania as a leader in the global energy transition, leveraging the country’s abundant renewable resources, strategic location, and forward-thinking policies.
Minister Mohamed Khaled expressed his delight at the agreement, highlighting the private sector’s confidence in Mauritania’s green hydrogen potential despite global uncertainties. “Mauritania’s unique combination of abundant renewable resources, strategic location, and forward-thinking policies – including the enactment of Africa’s first Green Hydrogen Code – positions it as a leader in the global energy transition,” said Nielsen.
GreenGo Energy will now begin the development phase, which includes detailed site and geotechnical surveys, meteorological data collection, and feasibility studies. The project will be financed through a partnership model involving strategic and large-scale investors.
The Megaton Moon project is expected to bring significant benefits to the region, including surplus water for green farming initiatives and support for domestic industrial development, such as the production of green steel. “This is a landmark moment for GreenGo Energy and a testament to our commitment to delivering large-scale green hydrogen projects that can reshape communities and economies,” said Nielsen.
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[1] GreenGo Energy signs land deal for 6-GW hydrogen project in Mauritania https://renewablesnow.com/news/greengo-energy-signs-land-deal-for-6-gw-hydrogen-project-in-mauritania-1270959