Desalination, solar power, electricity plants, sanitation and industrial inspection: six Spanish groups now occupy important positions in major Moroccan projects. Acciona, Cox, TSK, Lantania, OCA Global and Cobra operate at different levels of these strategic infrastructures.
Out of service since early 2024, following a breakdown of the molten salt tank, the Noor Ouarzazate III solar power plant, with a gross capacity of 150 MW, will not be able to be restarted before the end of March 2025. As a result, the estimated financial losses of $47 million initially have been revised upwards, reaching over $51 million.
Changes at the head of five public institutions in Morocco. King Mohammed VI proceeded on Saturday to appoint new general directors to the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy, the National Highways Company of Morocco (ADM), the National Airports Authority (ONDA) and the National Ports Agency.
Due to breakdowns and malfunctions, the Saudi company "Acwa Power Company" has decided to suspend the operation of the "Noor 3" solar power plant in Ouarzazate. A decision that raises many questions.
Franco-Moroccan Meryem Lakhssassi will lead the sustainable development consulting firm IBIS Consulting, which has recently set up in Casablanca . A promotion for the one who was in charge of sustainable development at the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN).