Morocco’s Bold Move to Redesign Its Energy Infrastructure
In early December 2025, Morocco officially launched an international prequalification and tender process to build its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure — including a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) terminal and associated pipelines. The initiative aims to reduce the kingdom’s reliance on coal and pipeline gas imports from abroad, filling a strategic gap in its energy matrix. The scale of the auction and the number of bidders reportedly indicate strong global interest, underscoring the country’s urgency to secure diversified and more flexible energy supply.
Project Scope, Connectivity, and Strategic Role in the Energy Transition
The new infrastructure would be anchored at the deep-water port under construction in Nador West Med on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The FSRU terminal is designed to deliver LNG imports, which then would be regasified and transported through a newly planned pipeline network connecting to industrial zones and power plants in key nodes such as Mohammedia and Kenitra. This pipeline–terminal configuration is intended to provide stable gas-based electricity and industrial supply, supporting Morocco’s planned shift toward cleaner energy while enabling more reliable demand management.
What This Signals for Energy Security and Regional Energy Dynamics
The tender process reflects a deeper strategic recalibration: Morocco is moving away from dependence on imported coal and volatile external supply lines toward a more flexible, diversified, and resilient energy system. If properly executed, the project could significantly lower carbon intensity in electricity generation, improve supply security, and create a foundation for future integration of renewables, gas-hybrid power plants, and perhaps hydrogen infrastructure. For the region, a functioning LNG + pipeline network in Morocco could also position the country as a gas-import hub — with potential spillovers for trade, industrial growth, and energy stability across North and West Africa.