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Field notes from the green molecule economy

Practical articles on green hydrogen, green ammonia and derivatives — following the pathway from feasibility and technical partners through to staged commercialisation.

South Africa's Hydrogen Roadmap, Decoded
Policy

South Africa's Hydrogen Roadmap, Decoded

The national hydrogen strategy sets targets for export, domestic use and skills. We break down what it commits to, what it leaves open, and where the first real projects will land.

2026/03/05 Read article
Bankable Feasibility: Five Questions Lenders Always Ask
Finance

Bankable Feasibility: Five Questions Lenders Always Ask

Before a lender signs, they want answers on offtake, power, water, technology risk and ramp-up. Get these five right and the rest of the term sheet gets much easier.

2026/02/21 Read article
Green Ammonia Is The Export Molecule Africa Was Built For
Ammonia

Green Ammonia Is The Export Molecule Africa Was Built For

Africa already ships ammonia. Switching the feedstock from fossil gas to renewable hydrogen is the single biggest decarbonisation lever available to the continent's export economy.

2026/02/03 Read article
Why Green Hydrogen Costs Are Falling Faster Than Forecast
Technology

Why Green Hydrogen Costs Are Falling Faster Than Forecast

Electrolyser prices, renewable auctions and module scale have moved faster than most 2021 forecasts assumed. Here is what actually changed, and what it means for project economics today.

2026/01/14 Read article
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