Egypt and Norway Strengthen Sustainable Transport Cooperation Through Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Projects

As Egypt continues to advance its transition toward a green economy and more sustainable mobility systems, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates received Terje Pilskog, CEO of the Norwegian company Scatec, to discuss expanding cooperation in renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships in sectors closely linked to the future of sustainable transport and the automotive industry, particularly as global demand grows for clean energy solutions that underpin low-emission mobility and modern energy infrastructure development.

Strengthening Investment Partnerships in Clean Energy

During the meeting, the minister emphasized the importance of building on the existing cooperation between Egypt and Scatec, highlighting the need to expand renewable energy projects as a core pillar of the country’s strategy for transitioning toward a green economy. He noted that the government is actively working to create an investment-friendly environment that encourages participation from the private sector and international companies in large-scale clean energy initiatives. These initiatives are increasingly connected to the evolution of the automotive sector, especially as global markets shift toward electric vehicles and sustainable transportation systems powered by clean energy.

Green Hydrogen and the Future of Mobility

Green hydrogen is gaining global momentum as a key solution for reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector, particularly alongside the rapid expansion of electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. The discussions highlighted the role of these technologies in enabling a more efficient and sustainable mobility ecosystem powered by renewable energy sources rather than conventional fuels. The development of green hydrogen projects in Egypt was also underscored as a strategic step toward positioning the country as a regional hub in this emerging industry, potentially opening new opportunities for automotive-related industries and their supply chains.

The meeting also reviewed Scatec’s efforts to expand its renewable energy investments in Egypt in the coming period, with a strong focus on fostering partnerships that support local technology transfer and industrial development. Egypt’s natural resources, infrastructure capabilities, and skilled workforce were all highlighted as key factors supporting this transition toward advanced energy and mobility systems.

In conclusion, the Egyptian side reaffirmed its full support for the projects implemented by the company and expressed its ambition to enhance trilateral cooperation across Africa in renewable energy. This approach aims to accelerate the adoption of clean transport solutions and low-emission vehicles, contributing to a more sustainable future for the automotive and energy sectors across the region.