Xlinks appoints new CEO to lead Morocco – UK Power Project

Xlinks said it has appointed James Humphery as its new CEO to lead the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, as the company grows in activity and scope.

“With the anticipated growth of Xlinks’ portfolio, the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, now requires a dedicated CEO as it continues to progress its mission to provide a clean, affordable power supply to deliver economic and social benefits for both the UK and Morocco,” the company said in a statement.

Humphery worked at leady energy company’s such as the UAE’s ADNOC and MASDAR.

Xlinks was founded in 2019 by Simon Morrish, spearheading the concept and development of the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, which is backed by some of the biggest global energy brands as investors including TotalEnergies, Octopus Energy, and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA).

The project aims at channelling clean energy from Moroccan solar and wind parks to satisfy 8% of the UK’s energy needs with a capacity to power up to 7 million British households.

The interconnection is expected to cost about $25 billion, including about 1.7 billion of subsea cables.