- The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) of Morocco has begun reviewing applications for the strategic 3-gigawatt high-voltage power line project.
- The five leading global companies in electrical transmission have submitted their bids for the project.
The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) of Morocco has begun reviewing applications for the strategic 3-gigawatt high-voltage power line project, which will link southern Morocco to the central region.
In a statement, ONEE clarified that this call for interest pertains to the high-voltage transmission line connecting Dakhla to Casablanca. The five leading global companies in electrical transmission have submitted their bids for the project.
The shortlisted companies include the American firm GE Vernova, Germany’s Siemens Energy, the Chinese companies Power China SEPCO1 and TBEA, as well as the Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro.
The statement further noted that the selected “Engineering, Procurement, and Construction” (EPC) contractor will be responsible for the project’s design, construction, and operation under a dedicated contract, along with ongoing maintenance through a long-term service agreement.
Before now, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced France’s readiness to participate in financing a 3 gigawatt power (GW) cable project connecting Casablanca to Dakhla.
France has been actively catalysing business initiatives to mend fences with Morocco. In addition to the power cable initiative, France has expressed interest in collaborating with Morocco on various renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, green hydrogen, and nuclear power.
France has historically been the largest foreign investor in Morocco, with French investments in the North African kingdom totaling €8.2 billion up to 2022. Morocco is notably home to industrial facilities operated by major French automotive companies such as Renault and Safran.