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Detailed study on the domestic and export hydrogen market — offtake of green hydrogen and associated products in Mauritania
Financing
World Bank / IDA
Duration
12 months
Location
Nouakchott
Deadline
13 July 2026
Section 01
Mauritania holds an estimated 4,000 GW of solar and wind potential (about 10% immediately exploitable), large low-emission gas fields, proven iron, copper and gold reserves, and identified energy-transition minerals including nickel, cobalt and lithium. To help the country capture these opportunities, the World Bank is financing the DREAM program (Development of Energy Resources and Support to the Mining Sector). Under DREAM Phase 1, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (UGP-MEP) is recruiting a consulting firm to deliver a detailed study on the offtake of green hydrogen and its associated products (green ammonia, green steel including DRI and HBI), covering both domestic and export markets, over a 12-month assignment.
Section 02
Contracting Authority
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum — DREAM 1 Project Management Unit (UGP-MEP)
Financing
IDA — World Bank (IDA 77310)
Reference No. (PPM)
20
Selection Method
Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS)
Assignment Type
Request for Expressions of Interest (consulting firms)
Duration
12 months
Submission Deadline
Monday 13 July 2026, 12:00 GMT
Location
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Section 03
Collect and analyze all relevant information on green-hydrogen product offtake; comparative study of how peer countries promote offtake (Deliverable D2); in-depth analysis of Mauritania's legal framework for offtake (D3); identification of offtake types (auctions, direct contracts, etc.) and all stakeholders, their level and timing of involvement (D4).
Build three offtake scenarios (optimistic, pessimistic, realistic) for both local and international markets; for each, determine production, transport, storage and sales costs, required infrastructure, stakeholders and timeline, with all assumptions stated.
Deliver two action plans (one local, one export) and a clear, detailed roadmap to promote green-hydrogen offtake in Mauritania across short, medium and long term — covering institutional and legal frameworks, costs, infrastructure and incentives.
Section 04
| Criteria | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
General Experience — Value Chain | General experience across the green-hydrogen value chain (hydrogen, green ammonia, green steel incl. DRI/HBI), covering economic, financial, technical, legal and regulatory aspects | 25 |
Energy Markets Experience | Experience in energy markets (renewables and fossil); experience in commodity markets such as ammonia or green steel is desired | 20 |
Project Structuring Experience | Experience structuring energy or infrastructure projects (including financial/institutional arrangements); green-hydrogen project experience desired | 15 |
Specific Offtake Experience | Specific experience in the offtake of green-hydrogen products and derivatives | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
General experience across the green-hydrogen value chain (hydrogen, green ammonia, green steel incl. DRI/HBI), covering economic, financial, technical, legal and regulatory aspects
Experience in energy markets (renewables and fossil); experience in commodity markets such as ammonia or green steel is desired
Experience structuring energy or infrastructure projects (including financial/institutional arrangements); green-hydrogen project experience desired
Specific experience in the offtake of green-hydrogen products and derivatives
Section 05
Firms may associate with others as a joint venture (joint and several liability) or via subcontracting to strengthen their qualifications. A joint venture must include either the signed JV agreement or a letter of intent with a draft agreement signed by all members; member references are consolidated only if the agreement states members are jointly and severally liable to the client. World Bank conflict-of-interest rules (para. 3.16 of the July 2016 Procurement Regulations, rev. Nov 2017 / Aug 2018 / Sept 2023) apply.
Section 06
A letter of expression of interest addressed to the President of the Public Procurement Commission (CPMP) of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
A table of attested general and specific references relevant to the mission, stating for each: the beneficiary, the period of performance, and a brief description.
A copy of the Trade Register and the Tax Identification Number (NIF).
Section 07
Deadline
Monday 13 July 2026 — 12:00 GMT
Late submissions will not be accepted.
By post to
CPMP, Tevragh-Zeina, Ilot K extension, lot N°768, on the road leading to Hotel CASA BLU, Nouakchott.
Or by email to
cpmp.mpme@gmail.comFurther Information
Email projet@dream.mr (cc: a.elkharrachi@dream.mr), Tel: (+222) 44 59 59 16. Office hours: 9:00–17:00 Mon–Thu, 9:00–12:00 Fri.
Download the complete Terms of Reference with the full scope, deliverables, eligibility and submission requirements.
At Mauritania Gateway, we closely follow such high-impact opportunities and support international firms, investors, and consulting offices in navigating the Mauritanian market. We can help you apply, structure a consortium, or position your firm at the heart of Mauritania's emerging green-hydrogen economy.