The ONS Energy Forum in Stavanger, Norway, highlighted Morocco’s innovative approach to energy transformation. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway opened the summit, which offered a forum for international discussion of important energy-related topics. Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali represented Morocco.
Speaking alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the opening panel titled “Towards a More Sustainable and Resilient Future,” Leila Benali highlighted the main tenets of Morocco’s strategy in this regard, which include energy security, the scope of completed projects, and the pace of implementation. The Minister of Energy Transition emphasized the significance of international collaborations for a prosperous energy transition during this session, which was also attended by Nabila Freidji, Morocco’s ambassador to Norway.
She stated that Morocco stands out as a major actor in international efforts towards a sustainable energy transition because of its potential and the expertise it has gained in this exciting subject. Ms. Benali took part in a panel discussion on Sunday that was held off-site from the Forum and under the title: “A Crucial Issue: Addressing Dependencies in Clean Technology Supply Chains.”
During this discussion, the minister laid out the strategy for mineral management. While highlighting Morocco’s role as a strategic corridor for global supply chains, Ms. Benali emphasized the importance of recycling critical minerals to ensure their long-term sustainability and the encouragement of innovation, certification, and incentives to address the criticality of minerals.
On the same note, Ms. Benali held several bilateral meetings with key players, on the sidelines of the summit, including the Norwegian Ministers of Energy and Climate and Environment, Terje Aasland and Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, respectively.
The ONS Energy Forum, organized by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority, is a leading platform for discussing energy issues, including decarbonization, technological innovation, and geopolitical dynamics. The 2024 edition was held under Norwegian Royal Family patronage.
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