- Morocco faces no immediate gas supply disruption despite global price spikes, as it does not import Qatari LNG and sources gas mainly through Spain.
- The situation reinforces Morocco’s push to expand renewables to 52% of installed capacity to reduce exposure to energy market shocks.
Morocco’s gas supply remains stable despite a sharp surge in global prices following Qatar’s temporary production suspension after Iranian strikes. The development triggered turbulence in international energy markets but has not directly affected Morocco’s gas imports.
Morocco does not import liquefied natural gas from Qatar. Instead, the country secures its gas through a mix of long-term contracts and spot purchases routed through regasification terminals in Spain. As a result, Morocco avoids immediate supply disruptions linked to Gulf production shocks.
National gas demand stands at roughly one billion cubic metres per year. The fuel primarily supports electricity generation and accounts for less than 10 per cent of Morocco’s power mix. By comparison, renewable energy contributes about 24 per cent, while coal still dominates electricity production.
Morocco plans to expand renewable capacity further. Authorities aim to increase the share of renewables in installed electricity capacity from 45 per cent to 52 per cent within four years. Therefore, solar and wind projects continue to form a central pillar of the country’s energy strategy.
The national utility ONEE manages gas supplies through several contracts and market purchases. The portfolio includes approximately four LNG cargoes annually from Shell, priced partly under long-term formulas to stabilise costs.
Morocco also purchases LNG on the spot market. Suppliers regasify the fuel in Spain before transporting it through the Maghreb-Europe pipeline to the Aïn Bni Mathar and Tahaddart power plants.
Although supply remains secure for now, analysts warn that sustained global volatility could raise costs. If international gas prices stay elevated, the cost of spot cargoes would increase and gradually affect electricity generation expenses.
The current market turbulence strengthens the case for renewable expansion. Investments in solar and wind reduce reliance on imported fuels and improve energy security.
Regional instability may also reshape global energy flows. Any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping corridor, could tighten supply and drive prices higher worldwide. Morocco’s diversification strategy continues to gain importance as energy markets remain volatile.