Germany has approved a major investment in Morocco to support the production of green hydrogen and promote sustainable energy in the fertilizer industry.
The initiative, backed by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, is part of the Energy Transition Technologies Development Fund and aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based fertilizers while making food production more sustainable.
Under the agreement, Germany will provide a €30 million grant to a subsidiary of the Moroccan OCP Group, the world's largest phosphate producer.
The funds will support the construction of a green hydrogen production plant in an industrial zone south of Casablanca.
This facility will be powered by renewable energy from wind and solar farms and will convert green hydrogen into green ammonia, a crucial component for sustainable fertilizer production.
The project is part of Morocco’s broader strategy to become a leader in green ammonia production, with the goal of attracting multi-billion-euro investments and meeting 2% of global ammonia demand in the coming years.
Joachim Flasbarth, Germany’s State Secretary for Economic Cooperation and Development, emphasized that this investment marks a significant step toward Morocco’s entry into the green hydrogen sector.
He highlighted that the partnership between Germany and Morocco sends a strong message about moving away from fossil fuel-dependent industries and advancing sustainable production methods.
Flasbarth also noted that green hydrogen cooperation offers multiple advantages, including value chain development for producing countries, energy security for Germany, and export opportunities for German technology companies specializing in hydrogen production.
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