Niger’s energy mix is dominated by traditional biofuels and waste, which account for over 74% of the total energy supply, primarily used for residential cooking and heating. For electricity specifically, the country is heavily reliant on fossil fuels (96%), with oil and diesel alone generating about 74% of the total power as of 2023.

Niger is positioning itself as an emerging green hydrogen hub in West Africa, leveraging immense solar energy potential and newly identified groundwater resources to produce low-carbon fuel for domestic use and export to Europe. Partnerships, such as with Emerging Energy Corporation (EEC), focus on using electrolysis for industrial decarbonization. Despite being in the Sahel, Niger has substantial groundwater resources suitable for large-scale, sustainable green hydrogen production.

While still in the early stages compared to more advanced African projects, the country is actively building its research, capacity, and infrastructure to become a key player in the green hydrogen industry.