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Libya’s NOC declares force majeure at Zawiya refinery after it caught fire

Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared force majeure at its 120,000 b/d Zawiya refinery on Sunday following clashes between armed groups near the facility. NOC said a number of storage tanks were hit, causing fires. These were subsequently brought under control, it added. Zawiya is Libya’s largest operational refinery, with most of its production […]

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Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline, a catalyst for regional economic integration

The Atlantic gas pipeline that will connect Morocco to Nigeria has a potential to boost economic integration across 13 African states, boost energy supply in West Africa and power the region’s economies, head of Morocco’s mines and hydrocarbons agency ONHYM Amina Benkhadra said. The pipeline, to be achieved at an estimated cost of $26 billion, […]

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Morocco-donated ‘His Majesty King Mohammed VI’ power plant inaugurated in Niger’s Niamey

The power plant “His Majesty King Mohammed VI,” offered by Morocco to Niger upon the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, was inaugurated this Thursday Dec.12, in Niamey. The inauguration ceremony was organized under the high patronage of Brigadier General Abdourrahmane Tiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), and […]

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German President visits Nigeria, focus on energy cooperation

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with his Nigerian counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja, the capital of Africa’s most populous country, on Wednesday, December 11, where he is on a two-day visit. Talks discussed partnership between the two countries, with focus on energy cooperation. “We have with Nigeria one of the longest energy partnerships that […]

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Egypt to add 18,550 MW of solar and wind energy to its power grid by 2030

The Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority has released a report on its official website detailing the private sector’s involvement in the development of electricity generation projects from solar and wind energy, aiming for a total capacity of 18,550 megawatts by 2030. The report highlights that new wind energy power plants, set to be operational […]

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Morocco poised to become EV industry hub- Chatham House

Morocco is well-positioned to become a global hub for electric vehicle industries (EV) thanks to its control of the world’s largest phosphates reserves, its free trade deals with the EU and the US, availability of skilled labour and a growing automotive sector, London-based Chtaham House said. Morocco has attracted Chinese EV battery giants looking to […]

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Libya: Tender for 22 Onshore and Offshore oil exploration blocks

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya, through its technical Committee, announced the launch of a public tender offering 22 new onshore and offshore exploration blocks to international oil companies. This initiative is part of Libya’s strategy to attract foreign investment and expand its energy sector. The announcement was made during the eleventh meeting of […]

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Morocco to expand scope of energy regulator ANRE

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Zouhair Chourfi to undertake the expansion of Moroccan electricity regulator ANRE to incorporate all fields of energy. The goal is to transform ANRE into a national energy regulator that will cover natural gas, renewable energy, and hydrogen. The new institution will be designed to serve as an independent regulator […]

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Launch of Arab Common Electricity Market

The 15th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity held in Cairo highlighted by the formal launch of the Arab Common Electricity Market. The event was attended by electricity ministers and representatives from various Arab nations. Assistant Secretary-General for the Economic Sector, Ali Al-Maliki, delivering remarks on behalf of the Arab League, hailed the […]

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Morocco bolsters solar panel manufacturing to 1 GW, speeding up energy transition

Italy’s Ecoprogetti Company, a leader in solar panels manufacturing, has increased the production capacity of its plant in Morocco from 500 MW to 1 GW, strengthening the country’s transition to a green economy. The plant, located in the city of Al Hoceima, is operated by Almaden Morocco. It is the largest solar module manufacturing site […]