Kenya is preparing to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production facility, primarily targeting export markets, according to information released on February 17 by SolarQuarter.
The proposed plant will harness electricity from renewable sources—including geothermal, solar, and wind—to generate hydrogen through electrolysis. The site is expected to be located near the port of Mombasa, providing access to water for electrolysis and facilitating overseas shipments.
Plans also include the production of hydrogen derivatives such as green ammonia to strengthen export potential. The project framework considers equipment manufacturing and workforce development to support long-term operations.
Currently, no details have been made public regarding production capacity, timeline, investment size, financing structure, or potential partners.
Kenya’s national hydrogen strategy, adopted in 2023, outlines the sector’s development roadmap. The first phase (2023–2027) aims for 150 megawatts of renewable electricity dedicated to hydrogen production and nearly 100 megawatts of installed electrolyzer capacity. The second phase (2028–2032) plans an additional 350–450 megawatts of renewable capacity and 150–250 megawatts of electrolyzer capacity.
The roadmap also highlights pilot projects, including a 5-megawatt demonstration facility in Olkaria, with potential expansion to 100 megawatts, and a 300-megawatt initiative by Fortescue Future Industries in the Olkaria-Naivasha area, pending feasibility studies.
