Morocco will tender for the construction of three new gas turbine power plants with a combined capacity of 300 to 450 megawatts. One plant will be built in Kenitra in the southwest, and the others in Mohammedia in the west and Ain Bani Mathar in the east. According to recent local media reports, the projects will be commissioned by summer 2026. The initiative falls within the context of Morocco’s general strategy to enhance its clean sources of energy and ensure long-term energy supply security. Furthermore, it aims to provide accessible energy for all.
The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) will oversee the contracts for the design, construction, equipment, and operation of the facilities. Morocco’s gas turbine power plants aim to meet the country’s growing energy demands and support its industrialization. As the nation continues to modernize its energy infrastructure, the plants will ensure a reliable source of energy.
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Significance of Morocco’s Gas Turbine Power Plants
Morocco’s gas turbine power plants are of great significance to the country’s energy and economic prospects. They will help reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels and contribute to cleaner energy options. By using gas turbines, the country can rapidly boost power production during high-demand periods. Furthermore, the plants will create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the three host communities. In addition, the project supplements Morocco’s activities aimed at mitigating emissions and applying green technologies.
To this end, the project is a significant infrastructure development. They are the center of a national sustainable development policy. The nation continues to invest in its energy sector, aiming to ensure affordable energy for its residents. Similar projects that Morocco is currently working on in the energy sector include its largest solar and wind power project. Located in the Sahara Desert, it is expected to supply power to one of Morocco’s capital cities, Casablanca.
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