French oil major TotalEnergies has announced plans to study a renewable energy project in Morocco aimed at producing hydrogen and ammonia for export to Europe, in alignment with the EU's Green Deal's objectives. The Chbika project proposes the construction of 1 gigawatt of onshore wind and solar farms in Morocco's Guelmim-Oued Noun region, utilizing renewable electricity to extract hydrogen from desalinated seawater and produce 200,000 metric tons of ammonia annually. This green ammonia can help reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of fertilizer production and has potential as a low-emissions marine fuel. The project, supported by the Moroccan government and French President Macron, signifies a strategic economic partnership between the countries, with TotalEnergies favoring Morocco's competitive renewable resources and proximity to Europe. TotalEnergies' CEO Patrick Pouyanne highlighted the project's importance in developing sustainable solutions and meeting the goals of the Green Deal, emphasizing Morocco's potential to become a key partner in Europe's energy transition. The initiative, led by TotalEnergies and its partners, underscores the growing focus on renewable energy and sustainable development in the global energy industry.