This envelope excludes the 3 GW high voltage electricity link project between the South and Center of the Kingdom, she clarified on Monday, in response to oral questions in the House of Representatives. “For the first time, the private sector will have the opportunity to invest in this network if necessary,” she declared, stressing that this effort is part of a vision of modernization and diversification of sources of financing. .
Benali also highlighted the progress made in the field of renewable energy. According to her, more than 2,000 megawatts of projects have been authorized since the start of the current government mandate, with a total investment of 19 billion dirhams. These projects generated “more than 300 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs,” she said.
For the period 2023-2027, an additional capacity of 9 GW is already planned, requiring a budget of nearly MAD 90 billion. “The rate of annual investments in renewable energies has quadrupled, and we are working to maintain it to exceed the set objectives,” said the minister.
Benali also recalled the strategic measures taken to improve governance and reduce the cost of energy. Among them, the profound reform of the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE), whose powers have been broadened to cover all components of the energy sectors. She also mentioned the accounting separation of production, transport and distribution activities of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE).
“These reforms ensure more efficient and transparent management of the energy sector, while attracting investments,” she explained.
As part of this transformation, considerable efforts have been made to simplify administrative procedures. “In 2024, 42 investment decisions were made in less than 30 days, thanks to the digitalization of procedures,” Benali said, highlighting the importance of this initiative to strengthen investor confidence.
