Keywords: MASEN


Ali Fassi Fihri passes away: Morocco loses a dedicated public servant

Morocco is mourning the loss of Ali Fassi Fihri, former Director General of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), who passed away at the age of 71 after a long illness, according to information shared by his family. Widely respected in Morocco’s administrative and institutional......

Masen and World Bank train African experts to advance renewable energy projects

Morocco has partnered with the World Bank to launch a groundbreaking training program aimed at equipping African experts with the tools to manage competitive renewable energy projects. Hosted by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) in collaboration with key international organizations,......

Morocco’s NOOR complex leads Africa’s renewable energy revolution

A new report, The Renewable Energy Investment Case for Africa, has praised Morocco’s NOOR Complex as a landmark achievement in Africa’s clean energy transition. The solar plant, located in Ouarzazate, has become a global model for harnessing renewable energy to reduce reliance on imports......

ACWA Power secures NOOR Midelt 2 and 3 solar projects in Morocco

ACWA Power, a Saudi-based leader in renewable energy, has been awarded the NOOR Midelt 2 and NOOR Midelt 3 solar projects following an international tender organized by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). These large-scale photovoltaic power plants are poised to bolster Morocco’s......

Morocco launches tender for liquefied natural gas terminal to enhance energy security

Morocco has officially initiated a tender process, signaling its commitment to developing national gas infrastructure and establishing the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Nador West Med Port. Energy Minister Leila Benali made the announcement during her participation......

Morocco's Noor Ouarzazate III solar plant resumes operations after lengthy shutdown

Morocco’s Noor Ouarzazate III solar power plant has resumed electricity production following over a year of inactivity caused by a technical incident. The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) confirmed this significant milestone, marking a crucial step in the nation's renewable energy......

Kano and Morocco seal $10 billion partnership in energy and natural resources

The Nigerian state of Kano has initiated a strategic financial framework with Morocco, aiming to attract over $10 billion in direct investments over the next five years. This collaboration will focus on renewable energy, structured agriculture, and mining development, following a high-level visit by......

Morocco Positions Itself as Green Hydrogen Hub at World Power-to-X Summit 2024

The World Power-to-X Summit 2024 launched today in Marrakech, Morocco, bringing together global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance green hydrogen development. This high-profile event, co-organized by the Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN), the Green H2 Cluster,......

Morocco Unveils $1.5 Billion Climate Fund to Accelerate Green Infrastructure

Morocco is taking bold steps to address climate change by fostering stronger public-private partnerships and leveraging innovative financing mechanisms. At the forefront of this initiative is the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment, a cornerstone of the nation's climate strategy with an initial capital......