The "Morocco Offer" for developing the green hydrogen sector is set to give a strong impetus to investments in renewable energies, desalination, and the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives, said Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali.
During question time on Monday at the House of Representatives, the minister stated that this project, implemented in line with His Majesty the King's High Guidelines, encompasses the entire value chain, the legal and institutional framework, as well as the essential infrastructure program.
According to the governmental official, "Morocco Offer" is based on a global, practical, and transparent approach, offering a clear vision for investors. A total area of nearly one million hectares has been allocated to implement this project, with 300,000 ha of land assigned to investors during the first phase, she pointed out.
The "Morocco Offer" also seeks to provide incentives in terms of investment, taxations and customs to help entrepreneurs better carry out their projects.
Benali reported a significant acceleration in the implementation of the "Morocco Offer," recalling that six national and international consortiums have been selected to develop seven green hydrogen projects.
The project, she maintained, covers Morocco’s three southern regions, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, reflecting the country's commitment to a low-carbon economy and to achieving its sustainable energy goals.
According to her, the seven projects aim to produce approximately 20 gigawatts of renewable energy, including 10 gigawatts of electrolysis, and generate around 8 million tonnes of green hydrogen derivatives, such as green ammonia, synthetic fuel, and green steel.
She further highlighted that these projects would promote the intensification and localization of infrastructure, including renewable energy-powered desalination plants, explaining that this would reduce the cost of desalinated water per cubic meter, rationalize water use, and simultaneously contribute to consolidating energy and water sovereignty.
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