Several agreements in the field of green hydrogen were signed on Tuesday in Marrakech, on the sidelines of the third edition of the “World Power-to-X Summit” (PTX23).
The agreements aim to promote innovation and consolidate training around green hydrogen in favor of sustainable development, and to put in place appropriate measures to ensure the success of Morocco’s energy transition.
The first agreement, between the Guelmim-Oued Noun regional Council and the Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN), is meant to establish cooperation in research and various activities linked to sustainable development.
The second agreement, signed between the Vocational Training and Work Promotion Office (OFPPT), the GreenH2 Cluster and IRESEN, aims to jointly develop and implement vocational training programs for professionals in the green hydrogen value chain in Morocco and Africa.
The third agreement, inked between Huawei, the Green Energy Park (GEP) and IRESEN, relates to the development of research projects in the field of renewable energies and energy storage.
The fourth agreement, between IRESEN and the regional Center for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), covers collaboration on capacity building, research projects and partnerships in the fields of climate change, renewable energies and energy efficiency.
The fifth agreement between the GreenH2 Cluster and Eco-Stream Nederland B.V. concerns a joint action to establish a win-win partnership to support the development of the green hydrogen industry in Morocco.
During the event, Mohammed Yahya Zniber, Chairman of the GreenH2 Cluster, emphasized that the emerging green hydrogen-based economy presents an opportunity to address climate change and migration challenges. He highlighted the importance of implementing industrial strategies, establishing policies to ensure technological sovereignty, and fostering international cooperation through technology sharing.
Zniber pointed out that hydrogen and its derivatives, particularly methanol, are crucial for achieving a comprehensive transition in the local energy sector across the entire hydrogen value chain.
Samir Rachidi, Director General of IRESEN, for his part, emphasized the notable achievements of the Moroccan automotive and aeronautical industries, expressing his support for the Green Ammonia Pilot Plant (GAPP) project, which is focused on innovation, green hydrogen, and their various applications. It aims to strengthen Morocco’s capabilities in this sector.
The World Power-to-X Summit serves as a leading platform for catalyzing regional and international dialogue around the opportunities and challenges of the industrial, logistical and technological value chain of green hydrogen and its applications.
With the theme for this year being “Unleashing green hydrogen and clean molecules for a carbon-free future,” the third edition of PTX holds particular significance amid a global energy crisis heightened by accelerating geopolitical tensions and reorganizations.
On a national level, it takes on a significant dimension thanks to the dynamism spurred on by His Majesty the King, who has given His High Instructions to deploy an operational and incentivizing “Morocco Offer”. This ambitious initiative aims to position Morocco as a regional leader and African hub in the hydrogen field, drawing on its natural assets, national strategy and solid international partnerships.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.