Morocco has taken another step forward in the development of green hydrogen with the selection of five national and international investors for six projects in the country's three southern regions, totaling 319 billion dirhams. The decision was made during a meeting of the Steering Committee for «Morocco's Offer», chaired on Thursday in Rabat by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. The selected investors include the consortium ORNX, composed of the American company Ortus, Spain's Acciona, and Germany's Nordex, which will invest in ammonia production. Another consortium, bringing together the Emirati Taqa and Spain's Cepsa, will focus on producing ammonia and industrial fuel, while the Moroccan company Nareva will invest in green steel. Saudi ACWA Power will also produce green steel, while the Chinese companies UEG and China Three Gorges will develop ammonia production units. Each project will be allocated up to 30,000 hectares of land, with the state ensuring optimal management of these public lands through a contractual framework. These six projects build on two agreements signed in October 2024 in the presence of King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron. The first, with TotalEnergies, focuses on developing Morocco's green hydrogen sector. The second, signed between Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) and Engie, includes five projects, one of which is dedicated to green hydrogen. The government emphasizes that the selection of investors was based on a rigorous and transparent methodology, ensuring a sustainable partnership with the Kingdom. The process remains open to additional players interested in joining the initiative. This advancement aligns with Morocco's national strategy, launched in March 2024, following a directive from the Prime Minister to accelerate green hydrogen development. The initiative capitalizes on Morocco's strategic geographical position, abundant natural resources, and advanced infrastructure.
