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Morocco and several European partners are advancing preparations for the future export of green hydrogen and renewable electricity from North Africa to Europe, although key regulatory, commercial and infrastructure hurdles must still be overcome before exports can begin, according to a German government report published this month. The annual report on Germany’s bilateral energy partnerships, […]
Mauritania’s Prime Minister, Mokhtar Ould Diay, has announced accelerated progress on two major energy infrastructure projects in Nouakchott, with completion expected before the end of 2026. In a Facebook post on July 13, 2026, Ould Diay said work was advancing on the expansion of a 72-megawatt (MW) power plant and the extension of liquid fuel […]
Falcon Energy Materials Company opened on Thursday its pilot plant near Casablanca, a significant operational milestone in the production of high-purity coated spheronized purified graphite (CSPG) for the global battery industry. CSPG is a battery-grade carbon material used as the primary anode active material in lithium-ion batteries. It is engineered from natural flake graphite to […]
The Fiat Topolino electric microcar, produced at Stellantis’ factory in Kenitra, has been launched in the United States, marking the first time a vehicle manufactured at the Moroccan plant has been commercially introduced to the US market. The Italian automaker has delivered an initial batch of 300 Topolinos to selected US dealerships, with a second […]
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), in partnership with the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), has signed an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) with UCC Holding for Area 47 in the Ghadames Basin. NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman said the agreement is part of efforts to attract investment, expand exploration activities and increase oil and gas production […]
The International Monetary Fund warned Algeria that its economy is weakening, urging authorities to tighten fiscal policy, avoid printing money to finance government deficits and stand ready to tighten monetary policy if inflation persists. The unusually stark warning came in the IMF’s 2026 Article IV consultation, which said rising oil and gas prices were helping […]
Libya’s Government of National Unity has established an emergency Committee to investigate the causes of persistent electricity outages and propose solutions to improve grid stability and ensure fair load shedding across regions. The decision was announced during a high-level meeting chaired by Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Ben Ghalbon, with […]
The World Bank has approved $265 million to support construction of a new pumped hydropower storage plant in northern Morocco. This clean energy project, one of the landmark infrastructures in Africa, will provide affordable electricity, improve the resilience of the national grid and create jobs. The Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project is designed to strengthen […]
The Mauritanian Government has decided to maintain the fuel oil subsidy at 70 MRO per litre, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Abdallahi Ould Souleimane Ould Cheikh Sidiya, announced during a weekly press briefing. The subsidy is estimated to cost the State around 3.15 billion old ouguiyas per month, according to the minister. He […]
The largest floating photovoltaic plant in Africa has started operating in Morocco. The 13 MW floating PV plant uses flexible anchoring and flotation systems to remain stable across wide seasonal variations. Installed on the Oued Rmel Dam reservoir, near Ksar Sghir, in northern Morocco, close to the Tanger Med port complex, the facility is designed […]