GreenGo Energy has inked an agreement to gain access to over 100,000ha of land near Nouakchott in Mauritania to develop the 6GW Megaton Moon green hydrogen project.
The agreement was signed with Mauritania Minister of Energy and Petroleum. It marks the company’s first large-scale initiative in Africa to build a renewable hydrogen hub.
The Megaton Moon project will be executed in phases. This is expected to ensure that the project is in line with market demand as well as supply chain readiness between 2029 and 2033.
Once completed, the project will feature 6GW of electrolysis capacity, supported by 6.8GW of onshore wind and 6.3GWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) power.
The first phase, scheduled for completion by the end of 2029, will include 500MW of electrolysis, 600MW of wind power, and 600MWp of solar PV, producing nearly 339,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.
GreenGo Energy will now move into the development phase, which includes detailed site surveys, geotechnical assessments, meteorological data collection, and feasibility studies.
The company plans to finance the project through its partnership model, engaging large-scale investors with experience in the green energy sector.
GreenGo Energy CEO Karsten Nielsen said: “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.
“With highly competitive production costs, the country offers a compelling environment for investment. We are honored to play a role in this journey.”
The long-term vision for Megaton Moon extends beyond energy production, aiming to tackle critical water and power shortages while fostering industrial and urban development in Nouakchott and surrounding areas.
The project’s final target is to achieve 60GW/190TWh of hybrid wind and solar generation and 35GW of electrolysis capacity. This will be capable of producing four million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum or 18 million tonnes of green ammonia.
GreenGo Energy is developing the project in collaboration with COWI and had initially submitted its proposal to the Mauritanian government in November 2023.
