The minister, who spoke in the House of Representatives, recalled that the Morocco is among the five countries in the world capable of playing a key role in the reconfiguration of value chains linked togreen hydrogen. She highlighted several assets of the Kingdom, notably its strategic geographical position, its logistical and energy connection with Europe and the Atlantic, as well as its free trade agreements with 62 countries.
Ms. Benali clarified that Morocco aims to strengthen its national capacities while establishing win-win partnerships in this emerging sector. However, she warned that “if the Moroccan supply of green hydrogen does not meet competitiveness standards by 2030, we will cease its production. We will not produce for the sake of producing, nor to lag behind our competitors.”
Incentives for investors
To attract investors, Morocco has made available 300,000 hectares of land suitable for the production of green hydrogen, as well as infrastructure that meets international standards. The minister also highlighted the central role of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), which coordinates the needs of investors and assists the government in planning the necessary studies.
In terms of support for investors, Ms. Benali presented a clear framework including tax and customs incentives. She also discussed the progress made since the launch of the Moroccan initiative, including the signing of the first contract for the reservation of land and the granting of licenses to begin preliminary studies.
-Cautious but firm ambitions
While displaying her ambition to make Morocco a key player in green hydrogen, Leila Benali insisted on a pragmatic and realistic approach. “We must offer real added value and remain competitive with other leading countries,” she declared, while reaffirming the importance of not committing public funds to unprofitable projects.
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