North Africa
Morocco
Whilst Morocco doesn’t have the oil or gas riches of some of its neighbors it is a beacon of (relative) stability in an often turbulent region.
State of Play
A stand out among Mena energy importers as being both stable and relative economic success, Morocco is also the regional leader in terms of solar power – though, again, this says as much about the competition as about Morocco. Recent gas discoveries hold out the prospect of reduced energy dependence on Algeria.
2021 In Numbers
| Installed Power Capacity | 10.97 | GW |
| Installed Wind Capacity | 1.47 | GW |
| Gas Consumption | 80 | mn cfd |
| Gas Imports (from Algeria) | 69 | mn cfd |
6 Oct, 2023
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Morocco: Key Energy Infrastructure
NEWS IN BRIEF
Morocco Buys €200mn Of World Bank Sustainable Bonds
13 Oct, 2023
IMF: $1.3bn For Morocco
29 Sep, 2023
Taqa Morocco: Coal & Renewables
22 Sep, 2023
SDX: Egypt Upstream To Morocco Renewables
1 Sep, 2023
Morocco: New Record Peak Load
25 Aug, 2023
Morocco: 2024 Gas?
18 Aug, 2023
Eni Q3 Morocco Wildcat
17 Mar, 2023
SELECTED DATA
Morocco Gas Consumption (mn cfd): Almost 90% Is Imported From Algeria
Morocco’s Economy Is Set For Its Highest Contraction (GDP Growth %) On Record This Year
Morocco’s Fiscal Deficit (% Of GDP) Soars To New Highs On With The Collapse Of Revenues
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