In a significant move toward advancing green energy, A.P. Moller Capital has partnered with TE H2 and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to develop a large-scale renewable energy and green hydrogen project in Morocco. Under the auspices of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and French President Emmanuel Macron, the Kingdom of Morocco signed a Preliminary Land Reservation Contract with the consortium for the ‘Chbika’ project.
This landmark agreement empowers TE H2—a joint venture between TotalEnergies and the EREN Group—alongside Danish firms CIP and A.P. Moller Capital, to initiate pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Design) studies for the ambitious project. Situated along the Atlantic coast in Morocco’s Guelmim-Oued Noun region, the ‘Chbika’ project envisions establishing 1 GW of onshore solar and wind power capacity to fuel the production of green hydrogen. Through seawater electrolysis, this hydrogen will be converted into 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually, primarily for the European market. This venture represents the initial phase of a larger development plan aimed at positioning Morocco as a global leader in green hydrogen production.
TE H2 and CIP will lead renewable energy generation efforts, spanning solar, wind, and hydrogen production, while A.P. Moller Capital will oversee the development of port facilities and supporting infrastructure. This initiative, the first of its kind in Morocco, showcases the country’s exceptional renewable energy potential and aims to drive economic growth.
Reflecting on the partnership, Kim Fejfer, CEO of A.P. Moller Capital, shared:
“We are honored to take this critical step in Morocco’s green hydrogen journey, building on the A.P. Møller Group’s long-standing relationship with the country. Developing competitive transport infrastructure is integral to green hydrogen value chains, and we’re excited to advance this project in close partnership with our consortium, Moroccan authorities, and other stakeholders.”
This milestone underscores the growing momentum of green hydrogen as a cornerstone for sustainable energy, with Morocco poised to play a central role in its global expansion.
