UEG Green Hydrogen Development Holding Limited Signs Strategic Partnership to Develop Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub in Egypt

Under the Patronage of H.E Eng. Karim Badawi – Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, UEG Green Hydrogen Development Holding Limited (UEG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abu Qir Fertilizers & Chemicals Company, Alexandria Fertilizers Company (Alexfert) and Orascom Construction SAE, to jointly explore the development of a Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub Project in Alexandria, Egypt.

Eng. Ihab Ragaee, MOP First Undersecretary for Production, and Mr. Song Yu, Chairman of UEG, have attended the signing ceremony held on the sidelines of EGYPES at the MOP booth.

The collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing Egypt’s position as a regional leader in green hydrogen and sustainable energy solutions. The project aims to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production facility powered by renewable energy, with integration into existing ammonia production infrastructure.

Under the MOU, UEG and Orascom Construction will lead feasibility studies related to 500 MW renewable energy generation (wind and Solar) and green hydrogen production (480 T/D RFNBO Ammonia). In the other hand, Abu Qir and Alexfert will evaluate the integration of green hydrogen into ammonia production processes and support access to local resources and infrastructure.

The initiative aligns with global efforts to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries and supports Egypt’s ambitions to become a hub for green fuels, including renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) ammonia.

H.E. Eng. Hany Dahy, Chairman of Abu Qir Fertilizers & Chemicals Company, stated: “This partnership reflects Abu Qir’s commitment to leading the transition toward low-carbon ammonia production, leveraging our existing assets while integrating green hydrogen solutions.”

Mr. Gu Xiaodong, General Manager of UEG Hydrogen Limited, commented: “We are advancing feasibility and development activities with our partners to establish a scalable green hydrogen platform in Egypt, supporting both local industry and export markets.”

Eng. Kamel Elsawi, Regional President of UEG Africa, added “Egypt offers a strategic gateway for green energy investments, and we are actively working to accelerate project studies and partnerships to bring this vision into reality.”

Eng. Ihab Mehawed, Managing Director of Orascom Construction, said “We are progressing technical evaluations to integrate renewable energy solutions that will enable reliable and competitive green hydrogen production at scale.”

Mr. Alaa Elbanna, Chairman of Alexandria Fertilizers Company (Alexfert), noted “We are exploring practical pathways to incorporate green hydrogen into ammonia production, enhancing sustainability while maintaining operational efficiency.”

The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation while the parties conduct technical, commercial, and regulatory assessments. Subject to the outcomes, the partners intend to negotiate definitive agreements for the project’s development.

This collaboration reflects growing international confidence in Egypt’s renewable energy potential and highlights the role of strategic partnerships in accelerating the energy transition across the Mediterranean region.