An unjust transition: Energy, colonialism and
The multiple ecological crises provoked by human activities are linked to and exacerbate the other political, social and economic challenges currently faced by North Africa. 1 In Western Sahara, these challenges and
Western Sahara
Western Sahara [a] is a disputed territory in North-western Africa has a surface area of 272,000 square kilometres (105,000 sq mi). [3] Approximately 30% of the territory (82,500 km 2 (31,900 sq mi)) is controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR); the remaining 70% is occupied [4] [5] and administered by neighboring Morocco. [6] It is the most sparsely
Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2022
The Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2022 (CETP) provides an overview of the programme''s major achievements in the last year. During this time, the CETP has driven forward an ambitious and impactful agenda, even as the world has contended with multiple overlapping crises.
Morocco to double green energy output in W. Sahara by ''27
Morocco aims to double green electricity production in Western Sahara by 2027, setting a target of 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity to meet rising demand ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco to double green energy output in Western Sahara by ''27. Share. MSMEDA launches microfinance programme to support Egyptian heritage
Sahara Group commences 2025 GMT Program to boost talent
In keeping with its commitment to robust talent development, Sahara Group has flagged off the 2025 edition of its transformative Graduate Management Trainee (GMT) Program, renowned for molding young professionals into global business leaders.
Morocco Western Sahara: Masen to build Noor solar farm near El
5 天之前· Morocco''s sustainable energy agency Masen is gradually clarifying details of its solar power plant project in Dakhla, Western Sahara, which will be part of its Noor programme.
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Morocco: Another renewable energy project in
The initial stages of another renewable energy project has been launched in the disputed Western Sahara region, which is under the control of Morocco. The Janassim project recently launched its measuring campaign
Western Sahara
Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment. Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment Plain Writing Program Partner with State Leadership. The Secretary of State Home Western Sahara. hide. Western Sahara. 18 items. Department Press Briefing. Department Press Briefing – October 17, 2024
Spain and Algeria at odds over Western Sahara, energy and
The dispute has brought up conflicts with Algeria around energy prices, the border and migration. Years of fighting The conflicts are rooted in one of those seemingly intractable geopolitical stalemates. Since the Spanish left Western Sahara in 1975, Morocco and Algeria have been at odds, sometimes violently, over the region''s future.
Morocco to Double Green Energy Output in Western Sahara
Morocco to Double Green Energy Output in Western Sahara Ahead of 2030 World Cup. Morocco aims to double green power output in its southern provinces by 2027, investing $2.1 billion ahead of co
Bechtel completes construction of Curtis Island LNG programme
Bechtel has completed construction of the Curtis Island LNG programme, with Australia Pacific LNG starting sustained production from Train 2 of its facility. The project took six years to complete, and w ith the completion Bechtel has now delivered all six liquefied natural gas (LNG) production trains to three customers, namely QGC, Santos GLNG and Australia Pacific LNG in
Algeria/Morocco : Algiers puts pressure on General Electric over its
3 天之前· Pressure from Algeria could endanger a green hydrogen project in Laâyoune in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. US group General Electric''s energy subsidiary was to
Green energy to uphold occupation in Western Sahara
The Boujdour wind farm is part of Morocco''s 850 MW Integrated Wind Energy Program, which includes a total of five wind farms: three in Morocco proper (Midelt, Jbel Lahdid and Tangier) and two in Western Sahara (Boujdour and Tiskrad near El Aaiun). Resource Watch has today launched a report detailing how Morocco intends to build over 1000 MW
Western Sahara in the shadow of the energy transition
The conflict in Western Sahara has been unresolved for fifty years. While Morocco is positioning itself as a pioneer in green energy, climate change is exacerbating the situation for the people in the Sahrawi refugee camps. To ensure they are not forgotten, the young activist Fatma Moulay is working tirelessly for justice. Sand and...
Western Sahara
The Moroccan Government has undertaken a sizable economic development program in the Western Sahara as part of its long-term efforts to strengthen Moroccan claims to the territory. Since 1973 the Polisario Front has challenged the claims of Spain, Mauritania, and Morocco to the territory.
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afrol News, 14 December - The Dublin-based company Island Oil & Gas plc on Tuesday announced an onshore oil exploration deal in occupied Western Sahara that it had signed with the Moroccan occupying power. Protests against the "illegal deal" already are formulated, and the Irish company now risks being targeted by a divestment campaign that
Algeria/Morocco : Algiers puts pressure on General Electric over its
3 天之前· In early 2024, the Moroccan branch of its energy subsidiary, GE Vernova, set up a tripartite partnership with Morocco''s Office National de l''Electricité et de l''Eau Potable (ONEE) and Nareva, the energy subsidiary of royal holding company SNI, to carry out a green hydrogen project in Laâyoune in Western Sahara. The decision came under attack
Morocco: Another renewable energy project in Western Sahara
Morocco drives renewable energy projects in Western Sahara. Morocco has claimed authority over Western Sahara since 1975, but the UN does not recognise Moroccan control, calling Western Sahara a "non-self-governing territory." The UN has called for a referendum to decide the region''s future.
Western Sahara Resource Watch
"This is a momentous victory for the people of Western Sahara. At a time when international law is under pressure, it is fundamental that the EU follows its own court and stops collaborating with the occupier through illegal trade agreements", stated Western Sahara Resource Watch. This morning, the EU Court of Justice issued a landmark ruling.
France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara
A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between the two countries.. Projects in Dakhla and the Guelmim-Oued Noun region are among the 10 billion euros ($10.8 billion) worth of initiatives announced
Energy Island Programme ambitions key to green
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Chinese power group planning to build renewable energy island
A state-owned energy conglomerate is leading a tech consortium to build an offshore "integrated energy island" in southern China, a green power project regarded by scientists as one of the country''s 10 most challenging engineering projects this year. China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced a plan on November 22 to build the
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An unjust transition: Energy, colonialism and extractivism in occupied
The multiple ecological crises provoked by human activities are linked to and exacerbate the other political, social and economic challenges currently faced by North Africa. 1 In Western Sahara, these challenges and crises are shaped by its continued condition as a colony. This report aims to contribute to conversations on a just transition – that is, a transition to
Morocco''s Green March on Western Sahara: 49 Years
Leaders in green energy production, the Sahara region has set the pace for Morocco''s progress since the first investments. As a result, the population has increased fivefold, transforming Laayoune, the region''s capital,
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ASSESSMENT OF THE WATER-FOOD-ENERGY-ECOSYSTEMS NEXUS IN THE NORTH WESTERN SAHARA AQUIFER SYSTEM | VII TABLE OF FIGURES FIGURE 1. Key steps within the nexus assessment participatory process in the NWSAS (2017–2019) 2 FIGURE 2. Map 1. Key water, agriculture, energy and environmental features of the NWSAS and surrounding areas 4
Clean Energy Transitions Programme : Annual report 2020
Since the launch of the Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) in late 2017, the IEA has significantly expanded its work to help accelerate energy transitions in major emerging economies. The CETP is playing a critical role in supporting clean energy transitions, putting sustainable development at the heart of economic recovery measures and