Speaking, in her capacity as a member of the PAP, at the opening of the Green Hydrogen Summit, Ms. Benkhair presented Morocco‘s offer for the development of hydrogen capacities, an initiative that demonstrates the Kingdom’s commitment to become a leader in this sector.
“We have built significant infrastructure in the fields of solar and wind and we are now positioning ourselves to play a leading role in the global green hydrogen economy,” declared Afro -MP.
Morocco, she explained, has ideal conditions for the production of green hydrogen: exceptional sunshine, abundant wind resources and a strong political will to succeed in this energy transition.
“Morocco is not only ready but also open to national and international investors who wish to be part of this promising journey,” said the speaker, arguing that the country has taken an important step by publishing the first “Morocco Offer” for the development of green hydrogen capacities.
In this same vein, the Moroccan parliamentary advisor maintained that this offer is more than a document, it is the result of a Strategic Vision aiming to position Morocco as a global hub for green hydrogen. It clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the different players in the sector and sets out the criteria that investors must respect for their projects to be taken into account, she notes.
And to add that this offer specifically targets integrated green hydrogen projects, covering the entire cycle from the production of renewable energy to the conversion and production of hydrogen, an energy source which represents the the future of our world and offers a promising solution to the environmental challenges we face.
In this same vein, Ms. Benkhair noted that Morocco focuses on large-scale industrial projects, with a minimum surface area of 10,000 hectares, reflecting its ambition to host major initiatives capable of transforming the energy landscape. only in the country, but also in the region and beyond.
“This initiative has already attracted growing interest. To date, we have received expressions of interest from more than a hundred investors, both national and international,” she boasts, noting that this confirms that Morocco is considered fertile ground for the development of green hydrogen projects.
The Afro-MP also specified that the first preliminary contracts should be signed by the third quarter of 2024, thus marking the start of a new era for Morocco and for the global community engaged in the energy transition.
“Morocco is determined to play a central role in the transition to a green economy and we firmly believe that green hydrogen is a key piece of this puzzle,” she concluded.
The Green Hydrogen Summit brings together leaders, experts and innovators from around the world over two days in Johannesburg to discuss the importance of collaboration and a shared vision to drive the global energy transition.