Morocco and Spain have signed a significant €340 million financing agreement in Casablanca for the construction of a future mega-desalination plant that is poised to become the largest of its kind in Africa.
This agreement contributes to the €887 million project, which aims to produce 822,000 cubic meters of water per day by 2028, addressing the growing water demands of the Casablanca region.
This ambitious project underscores Morocco’s strong commitment to ensuring its long-term water security through the adoption of advanced technological solutions.
The large-scale undertaking, with a total estimated cost of €887 million, is being spearheaded by a consortium comprising the Spanish firm Acciona and Moroccan companies Afriquia Gaz and Green of Africa, both subsidiaries of the Akwa Group.
The primary objective of the mega-desalination plant is to meet the increasing demand for potable water in the Greater Casablanca area. Official data indicates that the first phase of the plant, with a production capacity of 548,000 cubic meters per day, is expected to become operational by February 2027. The subsequent second phase, slated for completion in August 2028, will bring the plant’s total daily production capacity to an impressive 822,000 cubic meters.
This collaborative venture highlights the deepening bilateral cooperation between Rabat and Madrid in the crucial area of sustainable water resource management.
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