Kenya sets out guidelines on green hydrogen carbon emissions

Areas Impacted: Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Energy, Renewable Energy, Electric Grid

June 6th, 2024

Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulation Authority specified the limits in newly published guidelines for green hydrogen and its derivatives. Production intended for export must meet emission standards in the offtake market. Kenya launched a green hydrogen strategy and roadmap during the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023. It aims to stimulate demand for green hydrogen and its derivatives in sectors including transport, agriculture, power generation and industry. In the first five-year phase (2023–2027), it focuses on raising domestic demand and delivering “catalytic commercial projects” to kickstart the green hydrogen industry. The target is for local production to replace 20% of imported ammonia-based fertiliser – around 100,000 tonnes/year – and 100% of imported methanol – about 5,000 tonnes/year. The second phase (2028–2032) will prioritise market development, with a focus on regional and global export opportunities. The target is to replace 50% of imported ammonia-based fertiliser with local production, and to decarbonise power generation and transport by using green fuels. It also aims to explore the export market for green hydrogen derivatives.

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