How does Team Europe support Mauritania?

Team Europe is supporting Mauritania to deliver universal electricity access to its citizens and achieve its vision for sustainable economic development. Green Hydrogen – A dedicated Team Europe Initiative aims to support the country in developing its green hydrogen potential. The support is 360-degree.

How will the EU support Mauritania's green energy transition?

Under Global Gateway, the EU will support Mauritania’s green energy transition even further and is committed to its people accessing affordable energy, wherever they need it.”

Is Mauritania a green energy hub?

At the launch of this Team Europe Initiative, President Von der Leyen said: “With its sun and wind, Mauritania has a vast renewable energy potential. The EU fully shares its ambition to develop as a hub for green hydrogen. Global Gateway provides the frame for partnerships in strategic sectors like green energy.

Can Mauritania become a hub for green hydrogen?

The EU fully shares its ambition to develop as a hub for green hydrogen. Global Gateway provides the frame for partnerships in strategic sectors like green energy. This is how Team Europe will contribute to the green transition of Mauritania, creating at the same time new opportunities for its people and businesses.”

Are Mauritania and the European Union working together?

Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, commented: “With the joint declaration signed today at the European Development Days, Mauritania and the European Union are strengthening their cooperation to accelerate clean energy investment, drive renewable hydrogen innovation and address global energy turmoil.

How can Mauritania transform the electricity sector?

The action has been designed around four goals to transform the electricity sector in Mauritania: Supporting institutional reforms within the Ministry of Energy, the national electricity company and the regulatory authority. EU-Mauritania Partnership to boost green energy