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China holds firm on Russian and Iranian oil amid US tariff threats

During trade negotiations in Stockholm, the Chinese Foreign Ministry sharply rejected U.S. demands to halt purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, despite threats of imposing tariffs as high as 100%. Beijing emphasized that safeguarding its energy supply remains a matter of national sovereignty.  China......

Portugal explores energy link with Morocco to bolster grid security

Portugal is considering an electrical interconnection with Morocco as part of its €400 million energy security plan, aiming to strengthen its power grid and prevent major blackouts like the one that affected the Iberian Peninsula in June. During a press conference on Monday, Portugal’s Minister......

Reasons behind UK’s withdrawal from Morocco-UK electricity project

An economic expert, Yassin Alia, highlighted the key reasons for the UK government's decision to withdraw its support from the electric interconnection project with Morocco. He explained that this move reflects a shift in the UK's energy policy, despite the project having been promoted for years......

€1.6bn pledged by EU investment bank for Spain-France power link

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €1.6 billion to finance the Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection, a critical project aimed at strengthening energy links between Spain and France. This initiative comes in response to Spain’s calls for improved infrastructure following......

Spain's interior ministry warns of power outages: urgent need for backup systems

The Ministry of the Interior has raised alarms regarding the necessity of installing independent batteries in uninterrupted power supply systems. This warning, articulated in a report dated April 8, surfaced just weeks prior to a significant blackout that affected large portions of Spain. The document......

U.S. expresses interest in Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline investment

The United States has signaled its interest in investing in the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project, as reported by Voice of Naija. This announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, during the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Edun......

Promising gas discoveries in Morocco boost energy security hopes

British company Predator Oil & Gas has announced unexpected gas discoveries at the MOU-5 well, located in the Guercif region of eastern Morocco. This development opens exciting prospects for the future of the kingdom's energy industry. The findings, achieved following successful drilling operations,......

Morocco and Mauritania forge historic power grid partnership to enhance regional energy security

Morocco and Mauritania have taken a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation by signing a groundbreaking electrical interconnection agreement in Nouakchott. The accord, signed by Morocco's National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) Director General Tarik Hamane and Mauritanian......

Major Oil Discovery off Moroccan Coast Raises Energy and Environmental Stakes

Europa Oil & Gas has announced a significant oil discovery in Morocco's Agadir Basin, with estimated reserves of 1 billion tons within the Inzegane permit area. The discovery site, spanning 11,220 square kilometers near Tarfaya, Sidi Ifni, and Tan-Tan, places Morocco in a strategic position for......