Oil & Gas Morocco invites bids to build its first LNG plant By Sunil Singh April 25, 2025, 9:52 AM Unsplash/Hamza Bordoud An LNG pipeline will link Nador in Morocco to the to the Maghreb Europe Gas Pipeline Morocco has invited companies to bid to build the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as it seeks to diversify its sources of fuel, Morocco World News reported. A gas pipeline will also be built to link the terminal at Nador West Med Port on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast to the Maghreb Europe Gas Pipeline, Morocco energy minister Leila Benali said, according to Morocco World News. The LNG will fuel existing and planned power plants operated by the National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water, as well as industrial zones in Kenitra and Mohammedia on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Benali said at an energy conference. No estimated value of the project was given. Morocco and Nigeria agree terms for $25bn gas pipeline Chinese energy companies sign LNG deals with Adnoc Morocco to borrow for World Cup rail and airport projects The network of pipelines will eventually be connected to planned LNG terminals on Morocco’s Atlantic coast and to the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline project. This initiative is crucial to Morocco’s strategy to enhance energy security and foster collaboration in the region, Benali said. Morocco is also moving towards developing more renewable sources of energy, up from 45 percent of power generating capacity now to at least 52 percent by 2030, the newspaper said. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
