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Heba Press/. Rabat
The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, confirmed, Tuesday in Marrakech, that Morocco is a major player in the field of green hydrogen, thanks to the ambitious national strategy aimed at making the Kingdom a clean energy production center for Africa. and the world.
In a speech delivered during the fourth edition of the Global Green Hydrogen Summit, Benali stressed that the development of green hydrogen constitutes an essential lever for the energy transition in the Kingdom and a priority axis within the framework of the strategy national policy aimed at decarbonization.
She added that green hydrogen is not only a promising technology to respond to climate challenges, but it is also an essential element for the transition to clean and sustainable economic models, explaining that “Morocco continues to play its role as regional leader in the field. field of renewable energies, which will be at the heart of this transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
In this regard, she mentioned the “Morocco offer in the field of green hydrogen” initiative which is based on a “global, practical and transparent approach”, which provides a clear vision to investors as well as an incentive framework. to encourage projects in this promising sector.
After indicating the provision of a real estate portfolio of 1 million hectares, of which an area of 300,000 hectares will be available in a first phase to project leaders, the minister stressed that the Kingdom intends to play a pioneering role in the production and export of renewable energies, and to strengthen its attractiveness for investments in the clean technology sector, emphasizing, on the one hand, on the other hand, the importance of international and regional cooperation to face to global energy challenges.
She concluded that “green hydrogen and renewable energies offer a unique opportunity for Africa to accelerate its economic development while committing to the path of sustainable development”, noting that Morocco, thanks to its natural potential and its infrastructure, is ready to contribute effectively to this collective effort. effort.
