Is Morocco still one step ahead?

Is Morocco still one step ahead?


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Billions in investment and ambitious export plans are fuelling the Maghreb’s green hydrogen push. But soaring costs, water scarcity and a shortage of committed buyers threaten to derail the pursuit of supplying Europe with low-carbon fuel. Here is a breakdown in infographics.

By
Maher Hajbi
, Lili Pateman

OCP’s Jorf Lasfar–Khouribga (J2K) pipeline in Morocco.

OCP’s Jorf Lasfar–Khouribga (J2K) pipeline in Morocco. © SIMO DRISSI K.

European industrial giants are racing to secure a stake in the Maghreb’s green hydrogen industry, committing billions to a future supply of low-carbon fuel for the EU. Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia have unveiled ambitious plans to become major producers and exporters. But with projects stalled, costs soaring and buyers still hard to find, the gap between ambition and reality is widening – and Morocco is emerging as the region’s frontrunner.



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