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Casablanca an export hub for sustainable packaging solutions- Elopak

Casablanca is poised to play a major role as an export hub for sustainable packaging solutions thanks to major investments by global suppliers, such as Elopak. Norway’s Elopak has recently acquired the plants operated by Naturepak in Morocco and Saudi Arabia, as it sees strong growth potential in the MENA region and Africa, Elopak CEO […]

Kenya court blocks East Africa’s first coal plant

The Kenyan National Environmental Court has ordered the suspension of the controversial project to build a coal-fired power plant on the Lamu Archipelago. Although the government sees the $2 billion Chinese financed project a sure way to promote economic growth, create jobs and secure an energy source for the future, Kenyans condemn the move. A […]

Libyan oil behind rise in OPEC output

OPEC oil production increased from its lowest levels this year, on the back of a surge in Libyan oil output, Reuters reported. The Libyan oil production increased following the settlement of a crisis that left the central bank in uncharted territory. Libyan output has fully recovered after the country’s eastern-based government and Tripoli-based National Oil […]