Morocco Advances Green Hydrogen Projects in Southern Regions
Key Ideas
- Moroccan Head of Government leads steering committee meeting in Rabat to oversee 'Morocco's Offer' for green hydrogen projects in southern provinces.
- Committee shortlisted projects in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab for further detailed examination.
- Discussion during the meeting focused on contractual framework for public land allocation, optimization mechanisms, and evaluating project bids submitted to MASEN.
- Framework investment agreements with investors will include clauses for regular progress assessments to ensure successful project implementation.
The Moroccan Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, chaired a meeting in Rabat to oversee 'Morocco's Offer' for green hydrogen projects. The steering committee focused on projects in the southern regions of Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab. These projects were shortlisted for further detailed examination to evaluate their feasibility. Discussions during the meeting revolved around the contractual framework for public land allocated to these projects and mechanisms to optimize its utilization. The committee also reviewed the project bids submitted to the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) by Moroccan and international promoters. To ensure successful implementation, framework investment agreements will be established with investors, outlining regular progress assessment meetings. The meeting was attended by several key ministers and the Chairman and CEO of MASEN, emphasizing the government's commitment to advancing green hydrogen projects for sustainable development and economic growth in Morocco.