The Moroccan government announced a comprehensive gas infrastructure roadmap, aiming to significantly reduce dependence on Spanish gas.

This map comes in the wake of growing fears of continued reliance on Spain as a major gas supplier, especially after the closure of the Moroccan-Europe gas pipeline in October 2021.

According to official data, Morocco has become the largest importer of natural gas from Spain. It imported 28% of Spanish natural gas exports in January 2024 only; Therefore, the Moroccan government seeks to reduce this dependence by diversifying energy sources and building a gas infrastructure that enables it to import liquefied natural gas directly from the global market.

This plan includes the establishment of three stations to reconvert liquefied natural gas to its gaseous state, in addition to several storage tanks and gas pipelines.

This program aims to promote the acceleration of the development of renewable energy, green hydrogen projects and derivatives in Morocco, and the integration of the Kingdom with the energy markets of the Atlantic Ocean, Africa and Europe.

This initiative is part of a broader energy strategy that aims to achieve energy self-sufficiency by 2050.

Morocco is witnessing remarkable growth in renewable energy investments. A total capacity of about 4,600 megawatts has been accumulated, including approximately 1,853 megawatts of wind energy, 852 megawatts of solar energy, and 1,770 megawatts of hydroelectric energy.

It is estimated that investment in renewable energy projects in Morocco has reached approximately $6 billion since the start of the National Energy Strategy in 2009.