Abu Dhabi-based TAQA and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power are among several international firms awarded large-scale green hydrogen projects in Morocco, with a total investment nearing $32 billion, according to local media reports on Friday.
The Moroccan government has selected these two Arab companies, alongside other domestic and global firms, to develop six hydrogen projects in southern Morocco, as reported by Sabah Akadir and other outlets, citing an official government statement.
Following discussions with bidding companies, the government awarded contracts to a diverse group of international and local players. These include China’s United Energy Group (UEG), Germany’s Nordex, Spain’s Acciona and Cepsa, as well as six Moroccan firms, including Nareva.
One of the selected consortiums, ORNX, comprises U.S.-based Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex, and will focus on ammonia production. Another consortium, formed by TAQA and Spain’s Cepsa, aims to produce both ammonia and industrial fuel.
Moroccan company Nareva plans to invest in an integrated project covering ammonia, industrial fuel, and green steel production, while ACWA Power will specialize in green steel manufacturing. Additionally, a Chinese consortium led by UEG and China Three Gorges will establish ammonia production facilities.