Morocco's Natural Gas Progress: Positioning as a Green Energy Corridor to Europe
Morocco advances in natural gas exploration and infrastructure, positioning itself as a unique green energy corridor to Europe. With significant investments in Tendrara and Larache projects, foreign interest, and government support, Morocco is transforming its energy landscape. This development could reshape regional energy dynamics and boost Morocco's role in the global energy market
HASSAN BENYOUB 
In a significant development for Morocco's energy sector, the country is making substantial progress in its natural gas exploration and infrastructure, according to a recent report from the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. This advancement is positioning Morocco as a unique corridor for green energy transport to Europe and the Atlantic Ocean in both directions.
Key points from the report include:
- Increased Exploration: Efforts in natural gas exploration are bearing fruit, with investments in projects like Tendrara and Larache showing promising results.
- Foreign Investment: A foreign company has sold approximately $1 billion in assets in Egypt, Italy, and Croatia to focus on investments in Morocco, particularly in Larache.
- Domestic Investment: A private Moroccan company has announced over $35 million in funding to accelerate the Tendrara project in the Oriental region.
- Strategic Position: Morocco is transforming into the sole corridor for green energy transport to Europe and the Atlantic Ocean, attracting both foreign and domestic private capital investments in natural gas.
- Government Initiative: Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali is focusing on developing the value chain for natural gas transformation and distribution, emphasizing national energy sovereignty.
- Future Plans: The goal is to develop discovered natural gas deposits in Morocco in compliance with regulatory controls and environmental criteria, followed by the development of necessary infrastructure for importing, transporting, storing, and distributing this vital resource.
This development marks a significant step in Morocco's energy strategy, potentially reshaping its role in the regional and global energy landscape. The country's focus on both exploration and infrastructure development suggests a comprehensive approach to leveraging its natural gas resources while aligning with green energy transition goals.
As Morocco continues to advance in this sector, it could become a key player in the Mediterranean and African energy markets, offering new opportunities for economic growth and energy security in the region.
