Total Eren, an Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) that develops, finances, invests, builds, and operates long-term renewable power plants, has committed a total of US$ 10.69bn to the realization of a project for the production of hydrogen & green ammonia in Guelmim-Oued Noun, one of the twelve regions of Morocco.
Reportedly the hybrid project, which will generate more than 10 GW by combining solar and wind energy, received the green light from the Unified Regional Investment Commission (CRUI), an institution responsible for ruling on applications relating to administrative decisions and authorizations necessary for the implementation of investment projects, in November 2021.
Moving forward
The green light from the URIC which was formed by merging all the Regional Investment Centres (CRI) in the North African country, paves the way for the implementation of preparatory work of the project for the production of hydrogen & green ammonia in Guelmim-Oued Noun.
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The topographic studies of the project site which covers an area of more than 170,000 ha, an analysis of the renewable resource, and a preliminary design, among others, have already been carried out. The next phase will consist of techno-economic studies for the building, a design of the electrical infrastructures, and the establishment of partnerships with suppliers.
According to Total Eren, the project will enter its active phase by 2025, and the first production is expected in 2027.
Expectations for the project for the production of hydrogen & green ammonia in Guelmim-Oued Noun
The project is expected to allow the country to decarbonize certain major sectors of its economy, including mining and maritime transport. It also represents an opportunity to create a Moroccan industrial sector of green energy that will generate thousands of jobs, direct or indirect, non-relocatable and competitive.
It will also enable the North African country to supply clean energies to Europe and contribute to its plans to become a global leader in the green hydrogen ecosystem.
