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Hibapress / Abdelkrim Mahyaoui
New breath for the National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). Less than a year after his appointment at the head of the institution, Tarik Hamane begins a decisive turning point in Morocco’s energy strategy. Former number two of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), it deploys an ambitious vision which is based on three pillars: structural modernization, massive integration of renewable energies and the opening of the electric market. A five20 billion dirhams plan During its first board of directors, Tarik Hamane unveiled a colossal investment plan of 220 billion dirhams for the period 2025-2030. The objective: to boost the energy transition and strengthen the water safety of the kingdom. This plan allocates 177 billion dirhams to the electricity sector, aimed at the creation of 12.5 GW of renewable capacities, or 80 % of the additional expected capacity. Morocco thus aims to reach a rate of 56 % of renewable energy in the national electric mix by the end of 2027. This program also provides for the development of energy storage solutions and the installation of combined cycle power plants to guarantee the stability of the network. Structural reform and opening to the average voltage Tarik Hamane is not satisfied with an equipment plan: he also initiates an organizational redesigned in depth of the Onee. Accompanied by McKinsey and Ernst & Young firms, the institution wants to establish a new governance focused on innovation, sustainability and resilience. At the same time, a major reform was launched in April 2025: the opening of access to green electricity for customers connected on average voltage (SMEs, industries, etc.). Until then reserved for major consumers, this measure now allows many companies to obtain renewable electricity from private producers. A strategic advance, especially in the face of pressures of European carbon taxes. European funding and mega-partner Under the direction of Hamane, the OneE also obtained funding of 300 million euros from the European Investment Bank (BEI), the German Development Bank (KFW) and the European Union. These funds aim to promote the integration of ENR, strengthen energy security and reduce CO₂ emissions. But the most emblematic initiative remains the strategic partnership signed with the Taqa Morocco – Nareva – Mohammed VI consortium for investment. Scheduled to mobilize 130 billion dirhams by 2030, this partnership covers structuring projects such as the production of 900 million m³ of desalged water, water transport, and the development of 1,200 MW of renewable capacities. Ultimately, it could generate more than 25,000 jobs. A clear vision for a new energy era With these measures, Tarik Hamane positions the OneE as a central player in the Moroccan energy transition. Between massive investments, strategic partnerships and structural reforms, the office between single-storey in a new era, where renewable energies become a lever for growth, competitiveness and energy sovereignty.
