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The legislative session held on Tuesday, February 3, in the House of Representatives, dedicated to the bill transforming ONHYM into a joint-stock company, went beyond the strict framework of legal debate. The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, delivered a particularly direct intervention, denouncing persistent structural imbalances in the governance of the energy sector and calling for a reformation of public action rules in a field deemed strategic. In a speech focusing on market mechanisms, competition, and economic sovereignty, the minister referred to dysfunctions she deems incompatible with a modern and impartial administration. ### “Confusion of Interests”…
The House of Representatives approved on Tuesday Bill No. 56.24, which transforms the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a public limited company. The draft was approved by a majority vote during a legislative session, with 82 votes in favor and 36 against, marking a significant step in reforming the governance of public institutions operating in the strategic sectors of energy and natural resources. Presenting the project to the deputies, the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, explained that this transformation aims to make ONHYM a strategic lever capable of facing international competition. According to…
The Saudi group ACWA, recognized as one of the global leaders in desalination and a key player in new energy value chains, has placed Morocco at the center of its communication during the closing of the Innovation Days 2026 held in Riyadh. Announcements regarding the Kingdom opened the event’s final message, showcasing a clear intention to strengthen the links between ACWA’s industrial platforms and the Moroccan scientific ecosystem, particularly in the areas of green hydrogen, water technologies, and advanced energy solutions. At the forefront is the agreement reached with the Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN).…
The Chinese group Gotion High-Tech plans to begin production in Morocco in the third quarter of 2026, with an initial industrial capacity of 20 GWh. This unit, primarily aimed at European electricity storage markets, positions the Kingdom as a strategic industrial platform in the group’s trans-Mediterranean organization. According to reported information, Gotion indicates that production from the Moroccan facility will be primarily directed towards European stationary storage projects, notably due to Morocco’s geographic proximity to the European Union and industrial conditions deemed compatible with high volumes. The produced equipment will target various segments: battery systems for energy infrastructures, electrical grid…
In the peripheral areas of Casablanca, where the air is thick with heavy fumes and the soil bears the marks of chronic pollution, a disturbing reality emerges behind official narratives on ecology. According to a survey published on Monday, February 2, by the institutional site Journalism Fund, the European “circular economy,” touted as a sustainable solution, is accompanied by a far less virtuous phenomenon: the massive export of waste to countries like Morocco, under the guise of reusable goods or industrial scraps. The mechanism, described as “a new scheme of codependence,” relies on a simple logic: what Europe no longer…
Since January 1, 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has come fully into effect, introducing a new tax on several products imported into the community. After three years of a transitional phase, during which companies mainly had to report their emissions without direct financial impact, this framework is now a crucial element in trade relations between the EU and its partners. For Morocco, which is closely linked to the European market, this new rule could affect the competitiveness of several exporting sectors while accelerating the energy and industrial transition. Brussels’ stated objective is to correct what it sees…
Morocco is making strides in renewable energy, but the pace remains insufficient in light of the goals set for 2030. In its latest report, the Court of Accounts presents an overall positive assessment of the achievements recorded up to 2024, while warning that the next phase will require a significant acceleration in the implementation of programs, or there will be difficult-to-recover delays. The stakes are particularly high as the country has initiated an ambitious electrical equipment plan for the period 2025-2030, aimed at strengthening electricity production, storage, and transportation capabilities. A Plan for 15,672 MW, Dominated by Renewables and Storage…
Dakhla accelerates its environmental strategy through international partnerships. The city hosted a delegation from the French commune of Dreux on Saturday for a meeting aimed at strengthening their cooperation in several priority sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, renewable energy, and sustainable waste management. The meeting, chaired by the president of the Dakhla Municipal Council, Erragheb Hormatallah, was attended by the mayor of Dreux, Pierre-Frédéric Billet, accompanied by a delegation of economic operators and representatives from the GEDIA Group, active in environmental and renewable energy sectors. ### A Convention Signed for a Structuring Project Central to the discussions was the presentation of…
Morocco has established a new benchmark to accelerate the development of renewable energies. The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has validated the capacity of the national electricity system for the period 2026-2030, now set at 10,429 MW. This decision aims to provide greater visibility to the market while strengthening the network’s capabilities in light of the growing number of green energy projects. This projection was approved during a meeting of the ANRE Board held on January 28, 2026, in Rabat, at a time when the Kingdom seeks to increase the pace of its energy transition and better plan investments related…
Green hydrogen is attracting investment, fueling climate strategies, and captivating industries. However, on the ground, projects are progressing slower than announcements suggest. The reason lies in a very concrete blockage: investors want to produce, while potential buyers are hesitant to sign contracts. As a result, a promising sector remains stuck in a gray area, caught between ambition and execution.A Policy Brief published in January 2026 by Gi2 Conseil et Ingénierie highlights this impasse, which is described as an “industrial paradox.” In this equation, no one wants to take the first step: without firm purchase commitments, projects cannot secure financing; without…