Morocco’s OCP to set up two water and energy subsidiaries

Morocco’s phosphates and fertilizers producer OCP was given go-ahead to set up two subsidiaries to produce water from non-conventional sources as well as renewable energy in the region of Safi.

The official gazette published the governmental decree allowing the OCP to operate in these fields as Morocco faces the worst drought in four decades.

The decision marks the involvement of OCP in water and energy supply which will benefit its industrial activities and the local population.

Most Moroccan dams have hit critical levels below 30% and the country seeks new sustainable solutions including desalination.

Casablanca is expected to have its own desalination plant, to be the largest in Africa and free dam water for inner regions.