Hydrogen & Green Molecules: Building Africa’s Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Value Chains

15 Oct 2026
Buffalo Stage, Hall 1.4
Power Africa Today Forum
Driven by abundant renewable resources, increasing investor interest and growing international demand for low-carbon fuels, Africa is emerging as a strategic supplier of green hydrogen and ammonia. This session will examine how developers, investors, governments, technology providers and off-takers can collaborate to build competitive hydrogen value chains, scale investment, develop enabling infrastructure, secure long-term market demand and position Africa as a global leader in the green hydrogen economy.
Chairperson
Sophie Masipa
Sophie Masipa, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Mwungano
Speakers
Xola Sithole
Xola Sithole, CEO - Freeport Saldanha
Mphokolo Makara
Mphokolo Makara, Chief Executive Officer - SA-H2 Fund Managers (CFM)
James Mnyupe
James Mnyupe, Senior Vice President - Sub-Saharan Africa - Thyssenkrupp Uhde
Shaun Pershad
Shaun Pershad, Chief Engineer - Eskom (RT&D)