European countries give South Africa R1.06 billion for new projects

• The European Union has launched two gateway projects in South Africa with grants valued at R1.06 billion.
• The projects aim to develop green hydrogen pathways in South Africa, focusing on building and strengthening an environment for green hydrogen and battery value chains, with specific zones in the Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga for development.
• The grants will help position South Africa as a leading producer of green hydrogen and related products, increasing local value addition and contributing to job creation and sustainable growth.