Green Hydrogen: UK Oblin planning major zero-carbon project in Moroccan Sahara

UK Oblin group, which builds and operates hybrid utility scale solar, wind, hydro, biomass, waste to energy power stations, will carry out a major green hydrogen project in the Moroccan Saharan Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.

This zero-carbon project was disclosed following a visit paid lately by a delegation of investors, led by Oblin’s CEO, Brannan Tempest, to the city of Dakhla, pearl of Moroccan Sahara.

“We are planning a major renewable energy project to produce green hydrogen and ammonia in Morocco’s southern provinces,” he said, citing the favorable climate of Dakhla, a coastal city with abundant sunshine and wind, offering investors huge business opportunities.

“We are ready to launch our project expected to create 5,000 jobs,” underlined Mr.Tempest, noting that a new green industrial zone will be set up for manufacturers of solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbine blades.

Chairman of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, El Khattat Yanja, who met the British investors, has confirmed the UK investment projects, saying they will contribute to the local socioeconomic development and help create more job opportunities for young people.

Members of the UK delegation who conferred with local authorities visited the Regional Investment Center (RIC), a fish factory, a center for women handicrafts, a cooperative specialized in camel cheese as well as the project of Atlantic port of Dakhla.