Morocco’s energy ministry has put planned gas infrastructure projects on hold, suspending a recent tender linked to pipeline development as it reviews its strategy. The ministry said the decision was based on revised assumptions and parameters guiding the projects, Reuters reported.
The paused tender covered construction of a gas pipeline connected to the planned Nador West Med liquefied natural gas terminal, as well as links to an existing pipeline used to import gas via Spain. The infrastructure was intended to support gas supply to power plants and industrial zones, details from the ministry showed.
Officials did not specify how long the suspension would last or whether the scope of the projects would change following the review. The move comes as Morocco reassesses its gas expansion plans while continuing efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on coal, Reuters said.
Morocco has positioned gas as a transition fuel alongside renewables, with demand expected to rise from power generation and industry. Analysts said the pause highlights the balancing act facing policymakers as they weigh investment costs, energy security and long-term clean energy targets.
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