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The Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the OCP Foundation, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University signed a partnership agreement on January 21 to enhance cooperation between public institutions and the scientific and technological ecosystem of the OCP group. This agreement aligns with the Royal High Directions and the national agricultural strategy “Generation Green 2020-2030.” It aims to support the transformation of the Moroccan agricultural sector by leveraging scientific research, technological innovation, and skills development to address the economic, social, and environmental challenges facing agriculture. The partnership seeks to establish…

On paper, Africa appears to be one of the future global pillars of green hydrogen. The continent possesses vast solar and wind resources, ample land for large-scale projects, and a strategic geographic positioning as industries and maritime transport commit to decarbonization. However, between the articulated ambition and industrial realization, a critical barrier remains: the final investment decision, or Final Investment Decision (FID). In its “Africa Hydrogen” report, published in January 2026, the Energy Industries Council (EIC) presents a clear assessment. The continent faces “more challenges than most other regions,” citing limited infrastructure, high local electricity demand, water scarcity, and a…

The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, stated on Wednesday, before the Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives, that the transformation of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a public limited company is a central lever for sustainably strengthening the Kingdom’s energy and mining sovereignty. During her intervention regarding the reform project, the minister emphasized that Morocco’s energy dependence on neighboring countries, to the north and east, cannot continue. According to her, the evolution of ONHYM’s legal framework is part of a strategic approach aimed at consolidating national decision-making capacity in essential sectors…

The year 2025 will be remembered as a turning point in contemporary climate history. Globally, it confirmed the entrance into a new climate regime, marked by a rapid intensification of extreme phenomena and an end to the exceptional nature of weather events. Droughts, heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and thermal anomalies followed one another with unprecedented intensity, reflecting a lasting shift in climatic balances. After decades of scientific warnings, 2025 marked the time for a direct confrontation with the effects of warming. Temperature records multiplied, oceans experienced unprecedented thermal anomalies, while uncontrollable wildfires ravaged vast areas in Canada and deadly floods struck…

Craftsmanship and the social and solidarity economy are emerging as key drivers of Morocco’s economic and territorial development strategy. Recent data shared by the head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, reflect a growing dynamism in these sectors, both in terms of value creation and social inclusion, as well as the promotion of local territories. By the end of November 2025, the value of craft sector exports reached nearly 1.23 billion dirhams, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. This development follows a sustained growth trajectory, after achieving 1.1 billion dirhams for the entire year of 2024, up…

The water situation in Morocco has significantly improved over the past few months, driven by abundant rainfall and exceptional snowfall. According to data presented by the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, before the Chamber of Councillors, cumulative water contributions reached 4.07 billion cubic meters between September and January 20, with nearly 3.6 billion cubic meters recorded during the last forty days. Cumulative rainfall during the same period was recorded at 121.5 millimeters, representing an increase of 114% compared to the previous year. This level also exceeds the average observed between 1990 and 2020 by 24%. In addition to…

In 2025, China reached an unprecedented milestone in its energy history, with national electricity consumption exceeding 10,000 terawatt-hours for the first time. According to data released by the National Energy Administration, the total volume consumed throughout the year amounted to 10,400 TWh, reflecting a 5% increase compared to 2024. This level places China in a unique category on the global energy scene, with no other country having achieved such an annual electricity consumption volume. By comparison, China’s demand is now more than double that of the United States, illustrating the scale of a market driven by the size of the…

The water situation in Morocco has seen a significant improvement after several years marked by persistent water stress. In a speech delivered on Tuesday before the House of Councillors, the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, reported a notable reversal of the trend, spurred by particularly favorable climatic conditions recorded since the beginning of the current hydrological year. Cumulative rainfall since September has reached 121.5 millimeters, an increase of 114% compared to the same period last year. This volume also exceeds the average recorded over the past thirty years by 24%. Alongside these sustained rains, significant snowfall has covered…

The Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health and GlaxoSmithKline Morocco SA signed a strategic partnership agreement on Tuesday in Rabat, aimed at enhancing their cooperation in the fields of biomedical research, therapeutic innovation, and continuous improvement of medical practices in Morocco. This partnership is part of a shared vision focused on scientific and medical progress in service to citizens’ health. It relies on the complementary expertise of both institutions, with the Mohammed VI Foundation being a reference player in training, research, and care, while GlaxoSmithKline is one of the global leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, recognized for its commitment…

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings, a Jersey-based oil and gas company, has announced it will allocate £100,000, approximately 1.26 million dirhams, to fund its gas projects in the Guerçif region. This allocation is detailed in the funds distribution table attached to the group’s recent capital raise, according to information accessed by Barlamane.com. This financial operation is based on a conditional placement for the issuance of 128,571,419 new ordinary shares, with no nominal value, offered at a unit price of 3.5 pence. The gross proceeds from this raise are estimated at £4.5 million, or nearly 56.7 million dirhams. The placement was…