Morocco is firmly positioning itself as a strategic player in the energy sector.
During the Council of Ministers held on December 4 in Rabat, King Mohammed VI marked a new stage in the Kingdom’s energy vision by making major orientations aimed at reestablishing the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE). On this occasion, Zouhair Chorfi was appointed president of this key institution, with the mission of leading a strategic transformation in response to national and international aspirations.
The ANRE, previously dedicated to regulating the electricity sector, will be deeply restructured to become an Energy Sector Regulatory Authority, according to royal instructions. This reform is based on a legislative revision expanding its prerogatives. It will now include not only electricity, but also natural gas, renewable energies,
hydrogen and its derivatives, as well as activities related to production, storage, transport and distribution.
This overhaul reflects the Kingdom’s ambition to align its institutional framework with the level of maturity reached by its energy sector, while drawing inspiration from international best practices. By consolidating the regulation of these different segments under a single entity, Morocco seeks to maximise operational
efficiency and strengthen the coherence of energy policies.
Morocco, already a leader in Africa in renewable energies, is pursuing its energy diversification strategy to meet the economic, environmental and geopolitical challenges of the time. This new direction is in line with emblematic projects such as the Noor solar power plants, the development of wind farms and growing investments in the green hydrogen sector.
The decision to bring together the electricity, natural gas and new energy sectors under a single authority is a response to the need for an integrated approach. Green hydrogen, in particular, plays a central role in this strategy, offering Morocco a unique opportunity to become a regional energy hub capable of exporting this resource to Europe and other global markets.
The appointment of Zouhair Chorfi, made on the proposal of the Moroccan head of government and at the initiative of the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, also reflects the desire to involve all stakeholders in this transformation.
The new authority will have to play a decisive role in regulating, supervising and supporting the energy sector, while ensuring healthy competition, attracting investment and ensuring a sustainable energy transition.
With this new step, Morocco is not only responding to the challenges of the present, but is also looking to the future by reaffirming its determination to play a leading role in the global energy transition.
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