Morocco advances hydrogen strategy with new projects worth MAD 319 billion

Morocco’s steering committee for the national “Hydrogen Offer” has approved new measures, including initial land contracts for major projects and the successful completion of the preparatory phase of “Shbika 1,” a pilot project developed by a French-Danish consortium. 

The meeting, chaired Wednesday in Rabat by Head of government, comes under royal instructions to position Morocco among leading global players in the green hydrogen sector.

According to a government statement, the committee endorsed the signing of preliminary land reservation agreements benefiting five national and international investors selected during its March 6 session.

 These investors will develop six projects in Morocco’s three southern regions with a combined value estimated at MAD 319 billion.

Akhannouch hailed what he described as the “positive momentum” in the rollout of the hydrogen roadmap. He said the progress “reinforces the trust of national and international operators in Morocco and consolidates the Kingdom’s role as a regional and global hub for energy in this strategic sector.”

The Prime Minister also emphasized the need for integrated planning of key infrastructure, including electricity grids, ports, and desalination plants, with timelines synchronized to hydrogen project development. He stressed that project selection under the “Hydrogen Offer” follows a scientific and transparent methodology that balances investor incentives with the responsible use of public land.

Officials underlined that the selection process remains open to new investors seeking to leverage Morocco’s natural resources, world-class infrastructure, and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Africa.

The meeting confirmed that Morocco has completed the first stage of its hydrogen plan on schedule, paving the way for advanced technical studies and consolidating Rabat’s ambition to turn the Kingdom into a future hub for green hydrogen exports.