Morocco's Ambitious Hydrogen Projects: Fueling Green Innovation in North Africa
Key Ideas
  • The Moroccan government has approved six hydrogen-based projects amounting to $32.7 billion, focusing on green ammonia, synthetic fuel, and green steel production.
  • Foreign companies like UAE's Taqa, Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power, and US-based Ortus are actively involved in these projects, indicating a significant international collaboration.
  • Morocco's national hydrogen strategy foresees a substantial increase in energy demand up to 2050, with plans to produce 200,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for the European market.
  • Reports suggest that Morocco, along with other North African countries like UAE and Oman, could exceed their hydrogen production capacities by 2030, showcasing the region's potential in the global hydrogen economy.
The Moroccan Government has given the green light to six hydrogen-focused projects worth $32.7 billion, primarily situated in the southern regions of the country. Companies like UAE's Taqa, Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power, Moroccan firm Nareva, and international consortiums are set to spearhead the production of green ammonia, synthetic fuel, and green steel. The government's support includes offering substantial land reserves to these initiatives. Additionally, a consortium led by Ortus, Acciona, and Nordex, known as ORNX, along with UEG and China Three Gorges, are also part of this hydrogen revolution. Morocco's national hydrogen strategy involves a significant surge in energy demand by 2050, requiring substantial renewable energy capacity. The TE H2 project, a joint venture between TotalEnergies, EREN Group, and Danish firms, plans to produce green ammonia for the European market. Furthermore, a recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) hints at the potential of Morocco, UAE, Oman, Egypt, and Iraq to exceed their hydrogen production targets by 2030, emphasizing the region's emerging prominence in the global hydrogen landscape.
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