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As the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market prepares to enter a phase of abundance by the end of the decade, Morocco is focusing on a gradual strengthening of its gas infrastructure to position itself as a key player in regional energy balances. This strategy aims to anticipate the expected increase in global supply while securing national supply and supporting the energy transition. According to Bloomberg projections, global LNG supply could reach nearly 594 million tonnes by 2030, a rise of over 40% compared to 2024, driven by the start-up of new projects, primarily in the United States and Qatar.…
After several years marked by severe water stress, Morocco’s dams have recorded a notable improvement in their reserves. Fueled by continuous rainfall at the beginning of 2026, the overall filling rate has surpassed 42%, a level not seen at this time of year for several years. According to the latest available data, the dam filling rate stands at 42.5%, representing a volume of approximately 7.12 billion cubic meters. This is the highest level observed since January 2021, when the reservoirs reported a filling rate of 44.4% at the same time. A comparison with recent years highlights the significance of this…
The gas pipeline project linking Nigeria to Morocco, known as the Africa-Atlantic Pipeline, continues to attract strategic interest while remaining exposed to significant financial and operational uncertainties. This is the conclusion drawn by economist Wumi Iledare, a distinguished professor of petroleum economics and a specialist in energy public policies, following his analysis of the Nigerian energy sector’s performance in 2025 and the expected outlook for 2026. Speaking in Lagos, the expert believes that despite positive signals recorded in the Nigerian gas segment, major structural projects remain vulnerable. “The progress observed in increasing reserves, reducing flaring, and improving domestic supply is…
Morocco is emerging as one of the most advanced African countries in off-grid solar development, not due to the recent scale of its capabilities, but because of the stability, reliability, and sustainability of its installations. This is the assessment made by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which ranks the Kingdom among the most mature hubs on the continent in this strategic segment. In a report dedicated to off-grid solar systems, IRENA highlights that Morocco has a solid and well-maintained installed capacity, the result of a long-term energy strategy. Between 2019 and 2024, the capacity of home solar systems over…
After more than seven consecutive years of water deficit, Morocco is witnessing a notable improvement in its water resource situation. Heavy rainfall observed in recent months, combined with significant snowmelt, has resulted in a substantial replenishment of national water reserves, providing the country with a valuable reprieve after a period marked by intense water stress. According to data relayed by the daily newspaper Assabah, the overall filling rate of reservoirs has reached approximately 38%, an increase of 33 percentage points compared to the same period last year. The mobilized water reserves now stand at nearly 7 billion cubic meters, up…
Morocco has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2035 compared to the “Business as usual” scenario, as part of its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). While notable progress has been made in climate planning and governance, this ambitious goal will require significant structural adjustments across budgetary, fiscal, and institutional areas. According to Oussama Ritahi, a professor of economics at Hassan II University in Casablanca, the integration of climate objectives into the state budget programming represents a recent but crucial advancement. Since 2024, the NDC has been explicitly incorporated into the three-year budget cycle, while a…
In 2025, Morocco established itself as the leading supplier of fertilizers to the European Union, marking a significant shift in the agricultural supply chains of the continent. This position affirms the Kingdom’s growing role in European food security amidst a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. According to the latest data published by Eurostat, Morocco now accounts for 19% of Europe’s fertilizer imports. It surpasses historical suppliers, notably Russia, whose share has dropped to 12.8%, while Egypt ranks third with 12%. This change in leadership reflects a profound reorientation of European trade flows. In 2025, Russian fertilizer exports to the European Union…
The fourth edition of the International Argan Tree Fair, which is taking place in Agadir until January 16, highlights a cornerstone of Moroccan natural and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve and intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this event is fully aligned with the momentum generated by the national strategies “Green Generation 2020-2030” and “Forests of Morocco 2030,” launched in 2020 under the effective presidency of the Sovereign. These two strategies converge around an ambitious program for the development of argan cultivation, which plays a significant socio-economic…
L’Oréal Morocco celebrated the achievement of 65 hairdressing students during a certificate-awarding ceremony held at its Casablanca Hair Academy. This event marks the conclusion of the 2025 training cycle, led by the educational teams of the Professional Products Division, and heralds the entry into the job market of a new class of qualified hairstylists, poised to strengthen a rapidly evolving and high-demand sector. ### A Historic Commitment to Foundational Expertise Hairdressing holds a central place in the history and identity of L’Oréal. Since the founding of the French Society of Hair Dyes, established in 1909 by Eugène Schueller—a pivotal act…
Morocco is now establishing itself as a key player in the future global landscape of decarbonized energy. A prominent German academic study ranks the Kingdom among the most competitive suppliers of green ammonia for Europe, alongside the United States and the United Arab Emirates, confirming a major strategic shift in its energy positioning. Published in 2025 by the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) in Cottbus-Senftenberg, the report Green Ammonia: A Techno-Economic Supply Chain Optimization provides an in-depth analysis of global supply chains for green hydrogen and its main logistical vector, green ammonia. The findings are unequivocal: Morocco is one of…