This event aimed to take stock of the Moroccan nuclear sector, explore its prospects and debate socio-economic and technological issues.
The opening panel was chaired by Madam Khadija Bendam, president of WiN Morocco, and Professor Rajaa Cherkaoui, member of WiN Morocco and professor at Mohammed V University.
During this opening session, Madame Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development presented the progress made since 2021: 44.3% of installed capacity comes from renewable energies, with energy savings equivalent to consumption in the city of Meknes. By 2030, Morocco plans to triple investments in renewable energy (RE) and is exploring nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMR), to strengthen the energy transition. Peaceful applications of nuclear power are also progressing in areas such as health (radiotherapy and imaging), industry, agriculture and research, thanks in particular to the CNESTEN reactor.
The interventions of Mr. Said Mouline, Director General of AMSSNuR and Mr. Benmansour (CNESTEN) highlighted Morocco’s role in regulation, radiological safety and security and international cooperation. Experts such as Professor Nouzha Ben Rais Aouad and Professor Zoubir Ibrahim provided scientific perspectives on innovation and nuclear uses in medicine.
Mr. Tomas Dubruile presented the latest generation reactors, innovative nuclear systems designed to strengthen safety, improve sustainability, optimize energy efficiency and considerably reduce the production of radioactive waste.
The major themes covered included: nuclear applications for the energy transition and decarbonization, advances in nuclear medicine in the treatment of cancer, technological innovations (SMR, nuclear fusion) and sustainable waste management. This day also highlighted the role of women in nuclear power as well as the importance of an inclusive and sustainable energy transition for Morocco.
