AMEA Power partners with Cox for the second phase of the Agadir desalination plant, set to reach 400,000 m³/day with power supplied by a 150 MW wind farm in Laayoune.
Investments in renewable energy across the Middle East and North Africa are expected to reach USD59.9 bn by 2030, fuelled by national strategies, the rise of solar, green hydrogen, and new regional industrial projects.
The British government declines to support the subsea electrical interconnection project valued at £24bn ($33bn) linking Morocco to the UK, citing high financial risks and incompatibilities with its national energy strategy.
The Sino-Moroccan joint venture COBCO has begun manufacturing essential lithium-ion battery components at its Jorf Lasfar plant, targeting a final annual capacity of 70 GWh, enough to equip one million electric vehicles.
The Moroccan government announces the construction of a 1000 MW offshore wind farm off Essaouira, marking the country's entry into a previously untapped sector, with construction scheduled for 2029.
Following the withdrawal of two British companies, Morocco launches a MAD2.5mn ($270,000) expert mission to boost the appeal of its offshore oil and gas sector.
A structural partnership includes HVDC lines, natural gas power plants and desalination facilities, financed by a consortium including TAQA and Nareva.
Energean transfers its offshore stakes in Morocco to Chariot just one year after entering the market, following below-expectation outcomes from the Anchois-3 gas well.
LONGi will supply its Hi-MO 9 solar modules to ENGIE for large-scale projects in the MENA region, marking a new phase in industrial adoption of back contact technology.
Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are investing in submarine interconnections to export their renewable electricity to European markets amid growing energy demand.
Morocco is implementing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project at Nador West Med to diversify its energy supply sources and reduce its dependence on coal.
After a one-year interruption, the Noor Ouarzazate III solar plant, with a capacity of 150 MW, has been brought back into operation by the Masen group. This event highlights Morocco's ambitions in renewable energy and energy transition.
The global battery market continues its rapid expansion, driven by falling prices and increasing production capacities, leading to heightened competition among major global producers.
The Moroccan government has selected six green hydrogen projects, representing an investment of 319 billion dirhams ($32.5 billion). These initiatives involve international consortia and align with the country's strategy to develop this sector.
Predator Oil continues its work in Guercif, Morocco, with the drilling of the MOU-5 well. The goal is to assess the estimated 6 TCF reserves as part of the national effort to secure gas supply.
A partnership between LONGi and APPL Hydrogen Limited in Nigeria marks a significant step for the development of green hydrogen in West Africa, with export prospects to Europe.
The South African government plans to issue a directive on green hydrogen on February 17. This measure aims to streamline project approval processes in a sector undergoing structuring, where investments are still struggling to materialize.
Swiss company Synhelion plans to invest $1 billion in a synthetic fuel production plant in Morocco. This project relies on an innovative solar technology and aims for an annual output of 100,000 tons, with financing combining equity and bank loans.
