Sahel States Laud Morocco’s Atlantic Access Initiative
September 29th, 2024
Via North Africa Post, an article on King Mohammed VI’s initiative to facilitate Sahel states access to the Atlantic Ocean: Sahel States have lauded King Mohammed VI’s initiative aiming to facilitate their access to the Atlantic Ocean, as a “highly important strategy” for co-development and prosperity in the region and as a move that will […]
Read more »Morocco’s Ports: A Pillar Of Economic Growth And Strategic Influence
September 1st, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, commentary on Morocco’s ports and role in global trade: The first half of 2024 has cemented Morocco’s position as a critical hub in global trade and a beacon of economic resilience. Moroccan ports, the lifeblood of the nation’s trade and commerce, have handled a staggering 116.4 million tons of cargo in just […]
Read more »Morocco Attracts New Chinese Mega EV Battery Project
August 19th, 2024
Via The North Africa Post, a report on a new Chinese battery investment in Morocco: Morocco’s electric vehicle battery ecosystem is gaining momentum with the announcement of a new $363.5 million investment to be injected by China’s BTR New Material Group in its second plant to be built in Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City. In […]
Read more »Chinese Firms Eye Morocco In Drive To Cash In on US EV Subsidies
July 7th, 2024
Via Associated Press, an article on Chinese firms setting up factories in Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies: After the United States passed new subsidies designed to boost domestic electric vehicle production and cut into Beijing’s supply chain dominance, Chinese manufacturers began investing in an unlikely place: Morocco. In the […]
Read more »Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Opportunity
June 25th, 2024
Via Energy Transition substack, commentary on Morocco’s green hydrogen opportunity: Morocco is one of the world’s most promising locations for exporting green hydrogen. As the world’s major economies move toward a net zero future, green hydrogen can play an important role in various use cases, from fertilizer production (e.g., green ammonia) to heavy industry (e.g., […]
Read more »China Is Building Europe Battery Supply in Morocco
June 20th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, a report that China is building its European battery supply in Morocco: Less-expensive LFP batteries gaining use in electric cars Jorf Lasfar site aims to produce cell materials next year China is building a battery supply chain for Europe in Morocco, as the continent struggles to develop its own industry to feed electric-car […]
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