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OCP Green Water (OGW) has secured funding of 6 billion dirhams, approximately 620 million dollars, to support the development of new desalination capacity. This fundraising, conducted with institutional partners and led by CDG Capital, is part of the OCP Group’s strategy to sustainably secure its water resources and meet the growing demand for unconventional water. The project will enable OGW to achieve a production capacity of 630 million cubic meters of desalinated water by 2030. This production is primarily intended to cover the OCP Group’s future needs for its industrial activities while also contributing to the water supply for surrounding…
The Solar Rooftop 500 (SR500) program, aimed at deploying 500 MWp of rooftop solar and capitalizing on the avoided carbon emissions, was officially launched on Wednesday in Casablanca. The program was launched during an event organized by Africa Climate Solutions in partnership with the Renewable Energy Cluster. It seeks to accelerate the deployment of 500 MWp of photovoltaic solar on rooftops by allowing projects undertaken by Moroccan companies in the industrial and tertiary sectors to access carbon revenues associated with the avoided emissions, from the commissioning of solar installations until December 31, 2030, according to a joint statement. Implemented under…
The House of Representatives adopted by majority on Tuesday in Rabat the bill No. 56.24 for the transformation of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a joint-stock company. This vote marks a major institutional step in the evolution of governance within Morocco’s energy and mining sectors. Presented and defended by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, the legislation aims to provide ONHYM with a legal framework that is better suited to current demands for competitiveness, performance, and financing. The stated goal is to strengthen the strategic positioning of the Office in the face…
Spain’s Secoex Renovables is gearing up to enter the Moroccan photovoltaic self-consumption market at a time when the Kingdom is progressively structuring electrical self-production as a central lever for energy sovereignty and economic competitiveness. Based in Extremadura in southwestern Spain, the company aims to transpose to Morocco an integrated model founded on continuous operation, engineering rigor, and ongoing monitoring of solar installations. As Moroccan businesses and individuals seek to secure their electricity supply and sustainably control their energy costs, Secoex Renovables is focused on a long-term approach. In photovoltaics, performance is not solely dependent on the quality of installed equipment,…
The latest annual report from the Court of Auditors highlights serious dysfunctions in the management of reforestation programs carried out by the National Agency for Water and Forests. At stake: tens of millions of forest plants produced with public funds but never used, with an estimated cost exceeding 92 million dirhams. Presented this week before both Chambers of Parliament by the Court’s first president, Zineb El Adaoui, the report reveals that 43.74 million forest plants, although produced and funded by the state, were never planted. This unnecessary production alone accounts for 22% of the total volume of plants produced between…
Atlantic Microfinance for Africa (AMIFA), a subsidiary of Groupe BCP dedicated to microfinance in Africa, has been recognized at the 7th edition of the Financial Afrik Awards, held on January 22-23, 2026, in Banjul (Gambia). The institution received the award in the category of “Champion of African Financial Inclusion,” acknowledging its role in expanding access to financing across the continent. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of Gambia, giving the event an institutional and pan-African significance. A Recognition that Celebrates the Impact of Microfinance on the Ground Established in 2018, the Financial Afrik…
Yzza Slaoui Foundation recently announced that it has obtained the status of a recognized public utility association, marking a new milestone in its social and solidarity initiatives. According to a statement from the Foundation, “this recognition, formalized by a decree from the Head of Government (Official Bulletin of December 25, 2025), comes after years of sustained commitment on the ground in favor of the most vulnerable populations in Morocco.” A recognition of its involvement The attainment of this status “testifies to the rigor of the Foundation’s governance and the transparency of its actions, while demonstrating the effectiveness and relevance of…
In light of the volatility in energy markets, geopolitical tensions, and the urgency of climate change, Morocco is profoundly re-evaluating its energy strategy. In this new equation, liquefied natural gas (LNG) emerges as a structural choice: an economic, industrial, and geopolitical gamble aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s energy sovereignty, securing supply, and facilitating the transition to a more sustainable mix.In an interview with Challenge magazine, economist Driss Aïssaoui analyzes the motivations behind this direction, emphasizing that it should not be interpreted as an ecological regression, but rather as a reconfiguration of energy security levers.Energy sovereignty is not limited to local…
The municipality of Casablanca is preparing to change its approach to urban waste management. The goal is to end a situation deemed unjust and costly, where large waste producers (hotels, restaurants, large retailers, etc.) benefit from municipal collection on the same basis as households, without specific contributions. This reform, spearheaded by the City Council, aims to introduce a straightforward principle: large producers will pay based on the actual volume of waste collected, through a tonnage billing system. “The situation is no longer sustainable” For Moulay Ahmed Afilal, the vice president of the Casablanca municipality, the current model has reached its…
The Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE) launched the ThermoPro label on Tuesday in Casablanca, a system aimed at certifying the technical skills of professionals in the thermal solar sector in Morocco, as part of the implementation of the national energy transition policy. Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Moroccan Association of Solar and Wind Industry (AMISOLE), the Renewable Energy Cluster, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME), a launch workshop brought together sector stakeholders to discuss issues related to the structuring,…