Morocco is making strides in renewable energy with a new partnership between OCP and French energy company Engie.
They aim to establish a green hydrogen production plant, marking a significant advancement in Morocco-France energy cooperation.
France is actively supporting investment in Western Sahara, despite not changing its political stance on the region. This includes backing a €5 billion project by French company MGH Energy to produce e-fuel. They’re working to get approvals from Moroccan renewable energy agencies. This adds a layer to the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Morocco and France regarding the Western Sahara territory.
Morocco faces obstacles in infrastructure projects related to Western Sahara. Efforts to build a power line connecting Western Sahara to Casablanca have stalled. The national electricity office extended the application period, but potential applicants find the requirements unrealistic.
Morocco’s discontent with France’s stance on Western Sahara has led to retaliatory measures. Rabat excluded French construction firm Eiffage from bidding on Dakhla Atlantique port project contracts in response to France’s refusal to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the region. This reflects the complex diplomatic ties between the two nations.
