Keywords: Desalination plant


Souss-Massa: A 15 Billion Dirham Desalination Project to Strengthen Water Security

The Souss-Massa region is set to welcome a new strategic infrastructure aimed at sustainably enhancing its water supply. A large seawater desalination plant is planned between the provinces of Tiznit and Chtouka-Aït Baha, with an estimated investment of nearly 15 billion dirhams. With a projected capacity......

Dakhla desalination plant nears completion as Morocco strengthens water security

Morocco is approaching a significant milestone in its long-term water security strategy as the Dakhla seawater desalination plant enters its final construction phase ahead of commissioning. Designed to produce approximately 112,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per day, the facility will play a......

Casablanca desalination plant: Akhannouch denounces ten years of political deadlock

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has accused previous governments of allowing political disputes to delay the construction of Casablanca’s long-awaited seawater desalination plant for more than a decade. According to him, this delay deprived millions of citizens of a vital solution to the......

Morocco accelerates desalination and dam projects to secure water by 2030

Morocco is intensifying efforts to combat water scarcity by ramping up seawater desalination and dam construction projects, aiming to secure an annual desalination capacity of 1.7 billion cubic meters by 2030. These initiatives are part of the National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation......

Spain invests €340 million in Casablanca desalination project

Spain has committed €340 million (approximately MAD 3.65 billion) to construct Africa’s largest desalination plant in Casablanca, a significant move aimed at addressing the region's water scarcity challenges. This financial agreement was formalized during a ceremony attended by Spain’s......

Dakhla desalination plant enhances sustainable agriculture and regional economy

Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari emphasized the significance of the Dakhla seawater desalination plant during his recent visit to the region. The minister characterized the project as innovative, environmentally sustainable, and socially inclusive. This initiative aims to establish......

Morocco's Jorf Lasfar Plant Expands: A Wave of Change in Water Security

In a bold move to combat water scarcity, Morocco's Jorf Lasfar seawater desalination plant is significantly increasing its production capacity. The facility, operated by the OCP Group, is set to play a crucial role in supplying water to El Jadida, Casablanca, and surrounding areas. Initially established......

Safi's Seawater Solution: Innovative Desalination Plant Tackles Water Scarcity

The coastal city of Safi, Morocco, is witnessing a significant transformation in its water management strategy with the launch of a cutting-edge seawater desalination plant. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the OCP Group through its subsidiary OCP Green Water, is set to revolutionize water supply......

Casablanca's Water Woes: City Faces Unprecedented Shortage

In a startling development, Casablanca, Morocco's economic powerhouse, is grappling with a severe water crisis that has forced authorities to reduce water flow by 10%. This measure comes as the city confronts the harsh realities of prolonged drought and dwindling water reserves. During an extraordinary......