With its abundant renewable resources and the strategic positioning of its port infrastructure, Morocco is accelerating its entry into the green hydrogen sector with the ambition of becoming a major player in international production and export. According to projections shared by the World Bank, Moroccan exports could reach between 300,000 and 650,000 tons by 2030, before settling between 3.4 and 9.5 million tons by 2050, contingent on the effective deployment of pilot projects and the necessary infrastructure.
Beyond export prospects, green hydrogen will also meet domestic needs, particularly in the transport, chemical industry, and decarbonization of industrial processes. The development of this sector is part of an integrated strategy centered around four key port platforms: Tangier Med, Jorf Lasfar, Mohammedia, and a potential site near Tan-Tan. These infrastructures, already connected to major global trade flows, could serve as the logistical backbone for the production, storage, and export of hydrogen and its derivatives like green ammonia or methanol.
Tangier Med, located at the crossroads of international maritime routes, is positioning itself as a future hub for green fuel bunkering, while Jorf Lasfar, linked to the OCP industrial complex, could play a central role in integrating green ammonia for fertilizer production. Mohammedia has specific advantages for storage due to its saline caverns, and Tan-Tan offers favorable solar and wind conditions for competitive large-scale production.
Estimates from the International Energy Agency place the potential cost of producing green hydrogen in Morocco between $1.50 and $2.50 per kilogram by 2050, with some studies suggesting even lower prices, positioning the Kingdom among the most competitive producers in the world. This dynamic could address the increasing European demand, particularly within the framework of the REPowerEU program, while enhancing national energy sovereignty.
With already engaged industrial projects, including one by the OCP Group, which plans to produce up to three million tons of green ammonia by 2032, Morocco is gradually structuring a high-potential sector. Green hydrogen appears as a strategic lever for growth, energy transition, and industrial competitiveness, potentially establishing the Kingdom as a regional and international hub for clean energy.