News24 Business | EU grants SA R630m for Transnet, green hydrogen
The European Union has extended two grants to assist South Africa in developing its green hydrogen industry and support Transnet’s goals to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2024, 15:55
The European Union has extended two grants to assist South Africa in developing its green hydrogen industry and support Transnet’s goals to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
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