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OCP Green Water secures MAD 6 billion for desalination expansion and water security

OCP Green Water, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has successfully secured MAD 6 billion (approximately $620 million) in financing aimed at expanding its desalination initiatives. The funding, sourced from the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG), a prominent public financial institution......

Morocco's efforts in water security and energy transition at international forum

Morocco, as the sole representative from North Africa, participated in a ministerial roundtable held in London focusing on water security and climate challenges. This event served as an opportunity to present the Kingdom’s strategic directions regarding natural resource management and energy transition,......

OCP Green Water bolsters Casablanca’s water supply with advanced desalination project

OCP Green Water has significantly strengthened water security in Casablanca South by delivering 60 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually, addressing the region’s growing demand for potable water. The initiative, launched in October 2024, represents a major effort to mitigate water......

Early completion of Tamri dam promises water security for Agadir

The highly anticipated Tamri dam, located in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, is now set to be completed by early 2026, three years ahead of its initial 2029 schedule. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, during a site visit to the construction......

Morocco's Dam Reserves Show Promising Rise Amid Ongoing Water Challenges

Morocco's water situation has taken a positive turn as dam reserves across the country reached a filling rate of 28.44% as of January 2, 2025, according to recent data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water. This marks a notable improvement from the 23.27% recorded during the same period last year. The......

Morocco Targets 1.7 Billion M³ of Desalinated Water by 2030 Amid Water Crisis

Morocco has set an ambitious goal of producing 1.7 billion cubic meters (m³) of desalinated water by 2030 as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the country’s water crisis. This target is central to the updated National Water Plan (PNE), which will guide the country’s water strategy......

UM6P Hosts 6th IAHR Congress to Shape Africa’s Water Security Future

The University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Benguerir is at the forefront of Africa's water policy discussions, hosting the 6th African Congress of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). This pivotal event, running from December 9 to 12, addresses......

Nizar Baraka: "Coastal Cities Will Become Suppliers of Drinking Water for Inland Cities"

During the 16th edition of the MEDays Forum, held from November 27 to 30, 2024, in Tangier under the theme "Sovereignties and Resilience: Towards a New Global Balance," Nizar Baraka, Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, outlined ambitious initiatives aimed at securing the country's......

Morocco's Koudiat Borna Dam: A Crucial Step Towards Water Security

Morocco is taking significant strides to address its intensifying water crisis, with the Koudiat Borna dam project in Sidi Kacem province emerging as a key component of the nation's water infrastructure strategy. As of October 7, 2024, construction of the dam has reached 89% completion, with operations......