A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Morocco’s government and OCP group signed on July 5, aiming to provide the cities of Safi, El Jadida, and neighbouring regions with drinkable water using seawater desalination, has started taking shape.
According to the Ministry of Logistics and Water, operations in the Safi seawater desalination plant have commenced.
The plan has an ambitious aim of producing approximately 10 million cubic meters of drinking water in 2023.
The agreement grants the right to desalinate seawater to OCP Green Water, with the goal of providing competitively priced drinking water relying on “cutting-edge technologies” and “embracing renewable energy sources, alongside ongoing research and development efforts.”
Concerning the production of water to cater to industrial use, the agreement is designed to secure an annual supply of 35 million cubic meters for industrial use destined for OCP Group.
As Morocco grapples to maintain its water security, the country bolstered investments dedicated to desalination projects in recent years.
Under a comprehensive 2020-2050 plan, the country has committed MAD 383 billion ($37.6 billion) over a 30-year period to bolster national water infrastructures for domestic and agricultural purposes.
The plan also incorporates measures to safeguard water supplies against the looming threat of climate change.
Source: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com
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