Morocco · Country watch
Casablanca Blackout, School Closures, Hydrogen Project
A major blackout hits Casablanca, schools close due to weather, and a $25 billion hydrogen project advances in Dakhla.
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Business conditions in Morocco are mixed today. The Casablanca blackout and school closures due to weather disrupt operations, while the Dakhla hydrogen project offers growth potential in renewable energy.
In this briefing Société Régionale Multiservices Casablanca-Settat · Casablanca · Ministry of Education (Morocco) · Taroudant · Tétouan · Sahamco Holding BV · Dakhla
Disruption
Casablanca blackout disrupts power and traffic
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A significant power outage affected several districts in Casablanca on Wednesday, according to Société Régionale Multiservices (SRM) Casablanca-Settat. The blackout, which began around 5:05 PM, was attributed to an incident on the national high-voltage electricity network. The outage disrupted traffic signals and caused congestion in multiple areas, Telquel reports. SRM teams are working to identify the cause and restore power, but no timeline has been provided.
Impact Energy suppliers and businesses in Casablanca face operational disruptions and potential revenue losses due to the power outage.
Sources: yabiladi.com ↗, Telquel ↗, La Vie Eco ↗
Safety & health
Schools in multiple provinces close due to bad weather
Schools in several Moroccan provinces, including Taroudant, Chtouka-Aït Baha, Tétouan, and Essaouira, were closed on Wednesday due to severe weather conditions, according to Aujourdhui. The Ministry of Education announced the temporary suspension of classes in affected areas, citing heavy rain and strong winds. Classes are expected to remain suspended through Thursday as weather warnings continue.
Impact Educational institutions and students in affected provinces face interruptions, impacting academic schedules and local economies.
Sources: Aujourdhui ↗, Telquel ↗, yabiladi.com ↗
Companies
Dakhla hydrogen project nears $25 billion investment
Sahamco Holding BV's green hydrogen and ammonia project in Dakhla is nearing a decisive investment phase, with a total projected cost of $25 billion, reports Alyaoum24. The company has completed advanced engineering studies for the first phase of the project. This initiative is part of a larger investment program aimed at boosting Morocco's renewable energy sector and reducing carbon emissions.
Impact Energy investors and manufacturers in Morocco gain a significant opportunity for growth and innovation in renewable energy through this large-scale project.
Sources: Alyaoum24 ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Internal tension · Markets · Trade · Politics.
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