Danish renewable energy developer GreenGo Energy has signed an agreement with the Mauritanian government to develop a 6-gigawatt (GW) green hydrogen project on 100,000 hectares of land near Nouakchott, the company said in a press release.

The Megaton Moon Green Hydrogen Project, initially unveiled in 2023, will now be implemented in phases between 2029 and 2033. The first phase, due for completion by 2029, will include 500 megawatts (MW) of electrolysis capacity, 600 MW of onshore wind power, and 600 MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, producing 339,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. At full capacity, the project will integrate 6 GW of electrolysis, 6.8 GW of wind, and 6.3 GWp of solar power.

Mauritanian Minister of Energy and Petroleum Mohamed Khaled and GreenGo Energy CEO Karsten Nielsen formalised the deal, underlining confidence in Mauritania’s green hydrogen potential.

"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,"  Nielsen said. “With highly competitive production costs, the country offers a compelling environment for investment.”

GreenGo Energy will now begin feasibility studies, including site and geotechnical surveys and meteorological data collection. The project will be financed through a partnership model involving strategic investors.