Is green hydrogen an emerging market opportunity in Mauritania?

Green hydrogen is also an emerging market opportunity in Mauritania, given the availability of about 700,000 square kilometers in the country for the installation of solar panels and/or wind turbines for power generation, according to the Ministry of Petroleum, Mines, and Energy (MPME).

Why has Mauritania renewed its focus on infrastructure?

To facilitate its ambitious plans for the energy, fishing, and agribusiness sectors, Mauritania has renewed its focus on developing infrastructure – particularly road construction and telecommunications.

What is the main industry in Mauritania?

Mining, primarily of iron ore operated by the state-owned company “Societe Nationale des Industries Minieres” (SNIM), is one of the largest industries in Mauritania, followed by gold production operated by Canadian multinational company Kinross Gold Corporation for over 10 years. The production of iron ore makes up 46 percent of total exports.

Is Mauritania ripe for foreign investment?

Mauritania’s agribusiness sector, particularly along the Senegal River, is also ripe for foreign investment. Nearly fifty percent of Mauritania’s population earns a living from agriculture and livestock, and most of the work is done by hand.

What minerals are produced in Mauritania?

The production of iron ore makes up 46 percent of total exports. Other minerals currently being mined in Mauritania include copper and a limited variety of rare earth minerals.

How much food does Mauritania import a year?

Mauritania’s domestic production in 2021 was only able to meet about one-third of the national food needs, so the country remains heavily reliant on agricultural imports and the market is sensitive to shifting global commodity prices. On average, the country imports nearly 600,000 tons of cereals yearly, in addition to what it receives in food aid.