TE H2, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and EREN Group, together with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and AP Moller Capital, has signed a preliminary contract for land reservation for the 1GW Chbika green hydrogen project in Morocco. The agreement allows TE H2 and its Danish partners to initiate pre-FEED studies for the site, advancing the project toward Morocco's green hydrogen ambitions.
The Chbika project, located near the Atlantic coast in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, aims to develop 1GW of onshore solar and wind power to produce green hydrogen through seawater electrolysis. This green hydrogen will then be converted into 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually, mainly for export to Europe. TE H2 and CIP are responsible for renewable energy development, while AP Moller Capital will focus on creating port infrastructure.
The agreement highlights Morocco's renewable potential. Patrick Pouyanné, TotalEnergies chairman and CEO, stated: “I would like to thank the Moroccan authorities for awarding the ‘Chbika' project and for the trust they have shown in our subsidiary TE H2 and our partners. This agreement is part of our strategy to develop production in countries with the most competitive renewable resources, such as Morocco.”
TE H2 CEO David Corchia emphasized the commitment to Morocco's energy transition, saying, “The signing of this preliminary contract for land reservation is a decisive first step for the launch of our investment program in Morocco…The Kingdom has the potential to supply affordable and clean energy to Europe while serving its own decarbonized industrial development.”
CIP partner Philip Christiani noted Morocco's role in the energy transition, stating, “Morocco stands at the forefront of the global energy transition equipped with all the essential fundamentals to emerge as a key partner for Europe and the world in achieving net zero targets.”
