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Stefan Wenzel, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Germany led a business delegation composed of representatives of the minister and energy companies to Egypt. Wenzel met the Egyptian minister on Sunday to discuss the possibilities of bilateral cooperation in the field of green hydrogen.
The meeting was attended by Elisabeth Wolbers, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Algeria, as well as senior ministry officials and a delegation from the German Ministry and German energy companies, according to a statement from the ministry.
The two sides discussed possibilities for establishing cooperative relations through mutually beneficial partnership projects, including developing, transporting, and commercializing green hydrogen.
In addition to reducing the carbon footprint and emissions, Sonatrach and the German gas company VNG AG (VNG) discussed electricity interconnection, exchange of know-how and experience, as well as training. The two leaders also discussed the 5th Algerian-German Energy Day being held on Monday 23rd October, which falls within the scope of the Algerian-German energy partnership.
This event, held under the theme “The technologies of the future that connect us – renewable energies and green hydrogen,” aims to foster discussions on developing renewable energies, hydrogen, and energy efficiency in Algeria. Additionally, it will explore potential areas of cooperation with Germany in these fields.
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The 5th Algerian-German Energy Day is a significant milestone in the Algerian-German energy partnership. It is a platform for experts and stakeholders to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future. This edition will witness the presence of different guests, including the Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Economy and Climate Protection (BMWK), Stefan Wenzel, the German ambassador to Algeria, Elisabeth Wolbers, and the ambassador of the European Union delegation in Algiers, Thomas Eckert.
