A consortium led by two Danish companies, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and AP Møller Capital, along with TE H2, announced plans to establish a one GW renewable energy project in Morocco. The initiative will produce green ammonia project for the European market.
Agreement Reached on Land Reservation for Chbika Project
The consortium has signed a preliminary land reservation agreement with the Moroccan government for the Chbika project. The agreement enables the partnership to begin pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) studies.
Renewable Energy Project in Guelmim-Oued Noun Region
The green ammonia project will be located along the Atlantic coast in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. It will use one GW of solar and wind power to produce green hydrogen, which will then be converted into 2,00,000 tons of green ammonia.
The ammonia will be primarily exported to Europe. The project is the initial phase of a broader plan to establish a large-scale green hydrogen production hub.
Morocco’s Growing Role in Green Hydrogen Production
Morocco is positioning itself as a key green hydrogen hub in the MENA region, taking advantage of its proximity to Europe for potential exports. The Chbika project aligns with this strategy, as Morocco aims to expand its green energy exports.
Development and Infrastructure Responsibilities
As reported by pv-tech.org, TE H2, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and the EREN Group, will lead the renewable energy development alongside CIP. Meanwhile, AP Møller Capital will handle the construction of port facilities and related infrastructure.
TotalEnergies’ Commitment to Renewable Energy
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies commented, “This agreement aligns with our goal to produce in regions with highly competitive renewable resources. Morocco’s geographic proximity to Europe and its exceptional wind and solar potential make it an ideal partner to support Europe’s Green Deal targets. TotalEnergies is proud to contribute to this ambition. It’s a win-win situation for all enterprises involved”.
