Keywords: Water infrastructure


Morocco opens $5.62 million FlowPipe facility to cut imports and boost water infrastructure

Morocco has inaugurated a new industrial production unit dedicated to fiberglass-reinforced pipes, marking a concrete step in the country's drive to reduce dependence on imported materials for its water infrastructure and key industrial sectors. The FlowPipe facility, located in Mohammedia, was launched......

California declares state of emergency after golden mussel invasion threatens waterways

Authorities in California have declared a state of emergency following the rapid spread of an invasive species known as the golden mussel in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. Officials warn that the situation poses a serious threat to water systems, ecosystems, and infrastructure across the region. The......

Morocco averts water crisis as Akhannouch highlights critical infrastructure role

Morocco has narrowly avoided a severe water crisis, according to Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who revealed that critical infrastructure projects have stabilized the country's water supply, sparing 12 million citizens from drastic shortages. Critical water shortage averted Akhannouch described......

ONEE invests $13.2 million to secure water supply for Greater Agadir

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched a critical project aimed at addressing water scarcity in the Souss-Massa region. With a $13.2 million investment, this initiative seeks to secure the drinking water supply for Greater Agadir, aligning with Morocco's broader......

AMEA Power advances Agadir desalination with wind energy

Dubai-based energy firm AMEA Power has announced its involvement in the second phase of Morocco’s Agadir seawater desalination project, a transformative effort set to make the facility one of Africa’s largest water treatment plants. This expansion will boost the plant’s capacity to......

Morocco secures water autonomy as OCP completes record desalination pipeline ahead of schedule

Morocco’s OCP Group has achieved a landmark in water sustainability, completing the country’s longest water pipeline two years ahead of schedule. The 203-kilometer infrastructure transports desalinated water from Jorf Lasfar on the Atlantic coast to the phosphate-rich Khouribga region, addressing......

EIB invests €70 million to enhance Morocco’s drinking water infrastructure

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million financing contract with Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). This significant investment aims to bolster drinking water infrastructure across the nation, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized......

South Africa's urgent water management crisis demands immediate action

South Africa is facing a severe water management crisis, with government officials revealing alarming details about widespread failures in municipal water treatment and environmental degradation. During a recent water and sanitation conference in Johannesburg, participants emphasized the urgent need......

ONEE unveils MAD 41 million project to bolster clean water access in Moroccan provinces

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched an ambitious project to enhance the drinking water supply in several provinces, aiming to improve access to clean water for thousands of residents. The initiative, valued at 41 million Moroccan dirhams, focuses on the Mkanssa......