Morocco is to begin the tendering process for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near the eastern Mediterranean city of Nador.
Energy Minister Leila Benali told members of parliament on Monday.
“This week, we will be launching a call for the expression of interest to develop the first phase of the natural gas terminal in Nador.”
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She said, “The new infrastructure will be linked to an existing pipeline that Morocco uses to import 0.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas from Spanish terminals.
“The terminal will be linked to industrial zones near the northwestern Atlantic cities of Kenitra and Mohammedia.”
The new infrastructure will be a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) located in the currently under-construction deepwater Nador West Med port.
Morocco’s natural gas needs are expected to increase to 8 bcm in 2027 from 1 bcm currently, according to ministry estimates.
Morocco’s electricity utility (ONEE) adopted, on the same day, a 2025-2030 plan to increase its electricity installed capacity by 15 gigawatts (GW), including 13 GW from renewable sources.
Benali said, “This will be achieved for a total investment of 120 billion dirhams ($13 ban).”
Reuters/Kamila
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