Morocco plans major energy expansion ahead of 2030 World Cup
Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali announced Morocco's plan to more than double its electricity generation capacity from 12 to 27 gigawatts by 2030, when the kingdom will co-host the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Speaking at a chemical industry forum in Rabat on Wednesday, Benali revealed that renewable sources will account for 80% of this expansion.
According to Bloomberg, the ambitious project will cost 120 billion dirhams ($13 billion) through a combination of public and private investment.
The expansion aims to boost water desalination capacity and attract foreign investment in green economy sectors, including carbon-free hydrogen and fertilizer production. Morocco targets contributing 4% of global green hydrogen production by 2030, while state-controlled OCP SA plans to produce 3 million tons of green ammonia by 2027.
For the record, the government has signed agreements with UAE-based Taqa and Morocco's Nareva to increase electricity production and develop desalination plants.
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