Morocco's $32.5B Green Hydrogen Push for Ammonia, Steel, and Fuel Production
Key Ideas
  • Morocco approves $32.5 billion worth of green hydrogen projects led by global energy giants like Ortus, Acciona, and Acwa Power.
  • The country aims to increase renewable energy capacity to 52% by 2030 and become a key supplier of hydrogen to the EU.
  • Major players from the US, Spain, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and China are involved in green ammonia, fuel, and steel production.
  • The initiative includes land allocation of up to 30,000 hectares per project and aligns with Morocco's vision of exporting 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen to Europe by 2030.
Morocco has given the green light to a significant investment of $32.5 billion in green hydrogen projects, focusing on the production of ammonia, steel, and fuel. Global energy giants such as Ortus, Acciona, and Acwa Power have been chosen to spearhead this initiative. The country's ambitious goal is to boost its renewable energy capacity to 52% by 2030 while positioning itself as a key supplier of hydrogen to the European Union. The government committee in Morocco has approved these major green hydrogen projects, valued at 319 billion dirhams, in support of its renewable energy objectives and export targets to Europe. Companies from the US, Spain, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and China will collaborate on producing green ammonia, fuel, and steel. Each project will receive significant land allocation of up to 30,000 hectares upon signing preliminary agreements. This investment aligns with Morocco's broader strategy of providing 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen to the EU by 2030, which is in line with the European Green Deal. The country had previously allocated 300,000 hectares for similar renewable energy projects in 2023 and has seen collaborations with companies like TotalEnergies, Engie, and Morocco's OCP in the green hydrogen space. Currently, renewables account for 45% of Morocco's energy mix, and the government aims to increase this to 52% by 2030. This initiative not only supports Morocco's domestic energy goals but also focuses on enhancing exports to Europe. The prime minister's office has highlighted that investing in green hydrogen will play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives, showcasing Morocco's commitment to sustainable development and renewable energy.
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