News Stream May 03,2020

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, China’s Chint Group to Build Three Solar Plants in Morocco

The Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) has selected Saudi Arabian power engineering firm ACWA Power and China’s Chint group to set up three solar plants with a total capacity of 70 megawatts as part of the Noor PVI project. With a combined capacity of 170MW, the three photovoltaic projects will help provide electricity with […]

Morocco sees little short-term impact of Qatar gas shock as market turmoil underscores case for renewables

Morocco faces no immediate disruption to its gas supply despite a sharp jump in global prices triggered by Qatar’s temporary suspension of production following Iranian strikes. The turmoil in energy markets has also reinforced the value of Morocco’s long-term push into renewable energy, which helps reduce its exposure to geopolitical shocks. Morocco does not import […]

Morocco recalls batches of Kinder chocolate over salmonella fears

Morocco’s food safety agency has called for the immediate withdrawal from local market of some Kinder chocolate products linked to salmonella outbreak in France, UK, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. In a press release issued Tuesday, l’Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (ONSSA) also decided tightening of sanitary control over all imported products […]