Keywords: Leila BENALI


Morocco Allocates MAD 30 Billion to Modernize National Power Grid

Morocco is set to invest nearly MAD 30 billion in its national electricity transmission network between 2024 and 2030, marking a significant expansion of the country's power infrastructure. This investment package excludes a planned high-voltage electricity link project connecting southern and central......

Morocco Strengthens Energy Resilience with Ambitious Petroleum and Renewable Projects

Morocco is ramping up its energy strategy with plans to significantly enhance petroleum storage capacity and renewable energy production by 2030. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali announced a MAD 5 billion ($488 million) investment to expand the nation’s petroleum......

Morocco's Sustainable Mining Industry Takes Center Stage at IMC Morocco 2024

Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, underscored the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering a sustainable mining industry during her speech at the first International Mining Congress of Morocco (IMC Morocco 2024) in Marrakech on Tuesday, according......

Aziz Akhannouch Leads Morocco’s Delegation at COP29 in Azerbaijan

Aziz Akhannouch, the Head of the Moroccan Government, is leading the country’s delegation at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), taking place in Azerbaijan. On Tuesday, Akhannouch was warmly welcomed at Baku’s Olympic......

Morocco Secures Strategic Gas Supply Through ONHYM-ONEE Pipeline Agreement

Morocco's energy infrastructure received a significant boost as the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) and the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) formalized a crucial natural gas transportation contract on Monday. The agreement establishes a framework for supplying......

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,......

Climate Day 2024: A Collaborative Effort Towards Sustainable Electrification in Africa

The historic Chellah site in Rabat served as the backdrop for the successful conclusion of the 4th edition of Climate Day, an event that has become pivotal in the global dialogue on climate change. This year, over 450 participants from diverse sectors including public officials, private enterprises,......

Morocco and IAEA: A Strategic Partnership for Nuclear Energy Development

In a significant diplomatic and energy-focused move, Morocco and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have solidified their commitment to nuclear cooperation through a series of agreements signed at the IAEA's General Conference in Vienna. This partnership, which aims to harness the potential......

Morocco and Congo Forge New Environmental and Sustainability Partnership

Morocco and the Republic of Congo have taken a significant step in their environmental and sustainability efforts by formalizing a new partnership. The two nations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday in Rabat, reinforcing their commitment to mutual environmental goals and sustainable......