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In March 2022, the Department of Science and Innovation published a hydrogen society roadmap. Jackwell Ferris, Director and Sector Head in our Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade sector unpacked the technicalities of a hydrogen economy in Africa.

25 Jul 2022 15:02 Minutes Podcast
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In March 2022, the Department of Science and Innovation published a hydrogen society roadmap. Jackwell Ferris, Director and Sector Head in our Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade sector unpacked the technicalities of a hydrogen economy in Africa.

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