Morocco has given the green light to a series of major green hydrogen projects worth $32.5 billion, aiming to position itself as a key player in the global clean energy transition.
These projects will focus on producing green ammonia, steel, and industrial fuels, aligning with the country’s strategy to expand renewable energy and bolster exports to the European market.
The Moroccan government has selected several international and domestic companies to spearhead the initiative.
Among them are the American firm Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex, all of which will contribute to the production of green ammonia. The Emirati energy giant TAQA and Spain’s Cepsa have also received approval for projects focused on ammonia and fuel production.
Meanwhile, Morocco’s own Nareva will undertake integrated projects to produce green ammonia, fuel, and steel.
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has been assigned steel production, while China’s UEG and China Three Gorges Corporation will collaborate on ammonia production.
As part of the initiative, the Moroccan government has committed to providing up to 30,000 hectares of land for each project, pending the signing of preliminary agreements.
The country sees green hydrogen—produced through electrolysis powered by renewable energy—as a key element in achieving its domestic energy goals and strengthening its position as a clean energy exporter.
In March of last year, Morocco announced plans to allocate an initial 300,000 hectares for large-scale renewable energy projects.
These ventures will integrate renewable power generation with hydrogen electrolysis to produce ammonia, methanol, and synthetic fuels.
The government aims to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to 52 percent by 2030, up from the current 45 percent.
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