Morocco and Mauritania are set to strengthen their energy ties with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for electricity cooperation later this week.
The announcement was made by Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, during a parliamentary meeting. The MoU, which will be finalized during the upcoming visit of the Mauritanian Minister of Energy to Morocco, will focus on integrating the two countries’ electricity grids and promoting renewable energy projects.
This initiative aligns with Morocco’s broader ambition to become a key energy bridge between Africa and Europe. The country has already made significant strides in this direction. Morocco has established a 700-megawatt electricity connection with Spain and a 1,000-megawatt link with Portugal.
Moreover, the government has approved 2,000 megawatts of renewable energy projects and is investing heavily in grid infrastructure, with a planned investment of 30 billion dirhams ($2.9 billion) by 2030. And for the first time, private companies are being invited to invest in high-voltage electricity projects, including a 3-gigawatt line connecting southern and central Morocco.
The upcoming agreement with Mauritania represents a significant step towards strengthening regional energy cooperation and promoting sustainable energy development across North Africa.
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