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The Moroccan-Chinese joint venture COBCO, formed by the Moroccan holding company Al Mada and the Chinese CNGR Advanced Material group, specializing in battery materials, has reached a significant milestone. It has secured an international green syndicated financing aimed at supporting the development of its battery materials production, confirming Morocco’s strategic position in the global energy transition and electric mobility. An Extensive Industrial Complex in Jorf Lasfar Located in Jorf Lasfar on over 200 hectares, the factory launched its first production line in June 2025, capable of generating 40,000 tons per year of Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) precursors. Ultimately, the targeted total capacity…
Starting October 1, fashion brands will be able to display a score assessing their environmental cost on their products. This measure, formalized in the Official Journal, remains optional. Brands will have the option to indicate this eco-score on a label, via a QR code, or online, helping consumers make more sustainable purchasing choices. Originating from the Climate and Resilience Law of 2021, this new labeling takes into account several criteria: water consumption, CO₂ emissions, material toxicity, recycling or repair potential, microplastic emissions during washing, as well as a “fast fashion” coefficient related to production volumes. The higher the score, the…
As part of the pan-African initiative “Broader Africa-Wide Philanthropic Initiative,” Chery Morocco has organized a support operation aimed at children from modest backgrounds, to provide them with better conditions for academic success. On this occasion, 100 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed, enabling the beneficiaries to start the new school year under improved circumstances. The event was attended by the Chery Morocco team, as well as Bouchra Baibanou, the internationally renowned Moroccan mountaineer, UNICEF ambassador, and godmother of Chery International. Through her exemplary journey and humanitarian commitment, she embodies the values of perseverance, hope, and solidarity that the brand…
With the awarding of the NOOR Midelt 2 and 3 projects, ACWA Power strengthens its strategic position in Morocco and reaffirms its status as a global leader in the development of sustainable energy solutions. These two photovoltaic solar plants, equipped with innovative storage capacities, are fully aligned with Morocco’s vision for a greener energy mix by 2030. Following an international tender launched by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), ACWA Power was selected to develop these large-scale projects, marking a new phase in the collaboration between the Kingdom and the Saudi group. Each plant will have a capacity of…
The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, affirmed on Thursday, July 24, in Tangier, Morocco’s unwavering commitment to supporting common African action to build a green, resilient, and prosperous future for the continent. “I reiterate Morocco’s steadfast commitment to supporting joint African action and actively engaging in the construction of a green, strong, and prosperous future for the continent, in order to meet the aspirations of the peoples and preserve the rights of current and future generations,” Ms. Benali emphasized in a video address at the opening of the first edition of the Regional Green Economy Forum…
The Regional Multiservices Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat is accelerating the construction of monobloc stations to address the challenges posed by water stress, through an ambitious program that includes the establishment of 28 seawater desalination and brackish water demineralization stations, according to a statement from SRM Casablanca-Settat. “The current period is heavily marked by significant water stress, exacerbated by the effects of climate change and demographic pressure. During the summer season, the demand for drinking water significantly increases, particularly in the Casablanca-Settat region. These challenges require urgent and innovative solutions to secure the water supply for the population,” the source emphasized. Aware…
Energy transition takes a new step in Morocco. After several years of development, the regulatory framework for self-production of electricity is now ready. The imminent publication of the final application decrees of Law 82-21 will enable individuals, businesses, and industries to produce, store, and sell their own electricity within a clearly defined legal framework. Adopted in 2021, this law aims to democratize access to renewable energy and decentralize electricity production. Its effective implementation had been hindered by the lack of application texts. This blockage is set to be lifted: four decrees have just been finalized and sent to the General…