Algeria, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and Germany, officially launched the Taqathy+ initiative on April 14, 2025, in Algiers. The $30 million programme aims to accelerate renewable energy deployment, develop the green hydrogen sector, and enhance energy efficiency, positioning Algeria as a key energy hub in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

The initiative is jointly funded by the EU and Germany, with $14 million directly provided by the German government. It will be implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and run through 2029, replacing the earlier Taqathy programme launched in 2022.

At the launch event, Professor Noureddine Yassaa, Secretary of State for Renewable Energy, highlighted the strategic significance of Taqathy+, calling it a “decisive milestone” for sustainable energy cooperation and national development.

Said Meziane, Director of EU Cooperation at Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized Algeria’s potential to become a regional energy hub, citing the country’s vast natural resources and its plans to increase natural gas production and develop green hydrogen for export.

The event also featured strong endorsements from EU Ambassador Diego Mellado and German Ambassador Georg Felsheim, both of whom reaffirmed long-term commitments to Algeria’s energy transition.

Taqathy+ aligns with Algeria’s goal to generate 15,000 MW of renewable electricity by 2035, and supports projects like the MedLink interconnection and SoutH2 hydrogen corridor.

Source: hydrogen-central.com