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Half-finished Dakhla Port poised to transform Morocco’s Sahara into trade hub

Morocco’s Dakhla Atlantic Port, now 45% complete, is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s strategy to integrate its southern provinces into global trade and energy networks, with completion targeted for early 2029. Located 40 kilometers north of the city of Dakhla in the Oued Eddahab region, the port is part of King Mohammed VI’s […]

Egypt Gets $ 200 Million EBRD Loan for Power Plant Project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a US$ 200 million loan for the construction of a new 1.8 GW combined cycle gas-fired power plant in Damanhour, north west of Cairo. This loan will contribute to funding the US$ 1.3 billion total project cost, which is also being supported by the European […]

Morocco Launches 305 MW Noor Atlas Solar Program Across Six Regions

Morocco has taken a major step forward in its renewable energy transition with the signing of Power Purchase Agreements and the formal launch of construction for the Noor Atlas photovoltaic solar program — a 305-megawatt initiative spanning six sites across the kingdom and set to begin generating clean electricity from July 2027. The program is […]