فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
March 6, 2025 – Morocco has chosen five international consortia to lead six ambitious green hydrogen projects in its desert region, with a total investment of 319 billion Moroccan dirhams (approximately $32 billion USD). These initiatives aim to position Morocco as a global leader in sustainable energy, focusing on the production of green ammonia, industrial fuels, and steel.
The selected companies, spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and China, will leverage Morocco’s abundant solar and wind resources to drive these projects. Below is a breakdown of the winning companies and their designated roles:
- ORNX Consortium
Companies: Ortus (USA), Acciona (Spain), Nordex (Germany)
Focus: Production of green ammonia - Taqa-Cepsa Alliance
Companies: Taqa (UAE), Cepsa (Spain)
Focus: Green ammonia and industrial fuels - Nareva
Company: Nareva (Morocco)
Focus: Green ammonia, industrial fuels, and green steel - Acwa Power
Company: Acwa Power (Saudi Arabia)
Focus: Green ammonia - UEG-CTG Alliance
Companies: UEG (China), CTG (China)
Focus: Green ammonia
Morocco’s Green Energy Ambition
These projects align with Morocco’s broader strategy to decarbonize its economy and capitalize on its renewable energy potential. The desert regions, with their vast expanses and optimal conditions for solar and wind power, provide an ideal setting for large-scale green hydrogen production. Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, is increasingly seen as a key solution for reducing carbon emissions in heavy industries like steelmaking and shipping.
Economic and Environmental Impact
Once operational, these projects are expected to create thousands of jobs, boost export revenues, and solidify Morocco’s role in the global green energy market. The production of green ammonia—a critical component for fertilizers and industrial applications—could also reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based alternatives, significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Challenges and Opportunities
While Morocco is positioning itself as a global hub for green hydrogen, challenges such as water scarcity in desert regions and the high costs of scaling hydrogen technology remain hurdles to overcome. Nevertheless, this bold move strengthens Morocco’s position as a key player in the global transition to clean energy.
