Morocco Launches Tender for Green Hydrogen Development in Tan Tan Port
Key Ideas
- ANP in Morocco initiated a tender for a feasibility study to enhance Tan Tan port for green hydrogen development.
- The port of Tan Tan is set to potentially host export facilities for TotalEnergies' green ammonia plans in southern Morocco.
- The project aims to export 200,000 tons per year of green ammonia produced by 1GW of renewable energy.
- The closing date for the tender is 12 December, indicating progress towards the development of the green hydrogen sector in the region.
Morocco's state port operator ANP has kicked off a tender process on 4 November for a technical feasibility study aimed at upgrading the port of Tan Tan to support the growth of the green hydrogen sector. This initiative aligns with the country's push towards renewable energy and sustainability. Tan Tan has been identified as a potential location for the export facilities related to France's TotalEnergies project, which plans to export 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually. This ammonia will be produced by 1 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity in southern Morocco. The tender is a step towards enhancing the port's infrastructure to facilitate the development of green hydrogen initiatives. The article highlights the increasing interest and investments in green energy projects in the region, positioning Morocco as a key player in the renewable energy sector.