Morocco Fuels Green Revolution: $31.9 Billion Hydrogen Leap
Rabat, Friday, 7 March 2025.
Morocco selects five global investors for six green hydrogen projects worth $31.9 billion, aiming to deliver clean energy solutions like green steel and ammonia. Ready to turn the Sahara greener, literally!
Breaking Ground in Green Innovation
I’m thrilled to report that yesterday, on March 6, 2025, Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch led a groundbreaking steering committee meeting in Rabat that’s set to reshape the nation’s energy landscape. The government selected five major investors to spearhead six ambitious projects across Morocco’s southern regions, with a staggering investment of MAD 319 billion ($31.9 billion) [1]. These aren’t just any projects - they’re going to transform vast stretches of land, with each initiative receiving up to 30,000 hectares to work their green magic [2].
Global Players Join Forces
The selected powerhouse consortium reads like a who’s who of international energy innovation. We’ve got the ORNX consortium (combining Ortus, Acciona, and Nordex), UAE’s Taqa partnering with Spain’s Cepsa, Morocco’s own Nareva, Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, and a formidable Chinese alliance between UEG and China Three Gorges [1][3]. What excites me most is how these companies will focus on different aspects of green hydrogen production - from ammonia to synthetic fuels and even green steel [4]. This diverse approach ensures Morocco isn’t putting all its eggs in one basket!
Ambitious Goals and Future Impact
Looking at the numbers, Morocco’s vision is absolutely impressive. The country is aiming to boost its renewable energy capacity to 52% by 2030, up from the current 40.72% [5]. This initiative builds on a solid foundation laid out in the government’s circular from March 11, 2024, which established the framework for these green hydrogen developments [1]. What’s particularly encouraging is that Morocco is keeping the door open for additional investors [3], showing their commitment to expanding this green revolution even further.