Mauritania advances green hydrogen ambitions with AfDB-supported auction framework
In Côte d’Ivoire, the African Development Bank (AfDB) said it is supporting Mauritania in accelerating its transition to sustainable energy through the Africa Energy Transition Catalyst and the Africa Energy Sector Technical Assistance Program (AESTAP), initiatives housed under the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA).
On 14-15 April 2026, a high-level validation workshop was convened in Nouakchott to review and finalize auction procedures for green hydrogen and its derivatives.
The workshop forms part of the AfDB’s “Support to Mauritania Green Hydrogen Sector Development Program,” the Bank’s first technical assistance initiative focused on green hydrogen on the continent. The program is designed to equip Mauritania’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum with the tools required to structure and scale the sector.
“Mauritania is positioning itself as a future leader in green hydrogen development in Africa,” said Wale Shonibare, AfDB Director for Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation. “Through this support, the African Development Bank is helping to lay the regulatory and institutional foundations needed to attract private capital, drive industrial transformation, and contribute to global decarbonization efforts,” he added.
Since its launch in April 2025, the program has focused on designing a fit-for-purpose green hydrogen auction framework; establishing a country-specific legal and regulatory foundation; developing standardized bidding documents and templates; and defining a clear roadmap for auction implementation.
Category: Hydrogen
