Energy: Morocco seeks to avoid energy shortage
5 May 2026
To secure its energy reserves, Morocco plans to increase its hydrocarbon storage capacity by nearly 50% by 2030. A massive investment plan of 550 million euros is planned to (…)
Leila Benali
Morocco Fuel Crisis Looms as Middle East Conflict Sparks Global Oil Surge
24 June 2025
In Morocco, the surge in fuel prices is likely to last due to fluctuations in global oil prices, influenced by the military conflict between Iran and Israel. Concerned, the (…)
Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Project Gains US Interest, Boosting Energy Independence Goals
12 May 2025
Morocco is actively working on implementing the transatlantic gas pipeline with Nigeria. The realization of this megaproject, along with the exploitation of potential gas (…)
Morocco Struggles to Enforce Plastic Bag Ban as Pollution Persists
11 December 2024
Despite a law banning plastic bags, waste continues to pollute the streets of the kingdom. Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, calls for a (…)
Morocco’s Ecology Minister Under Fire for Purchasing Luxury Diesel Vehicles
21 September 2024
The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, finds herself at the heart of a new controversy related to the acquisition of new company cars. Not (…)
Morocco Delays Euro 6 Emissions Standards for Vehicles Amid Economic Pressures
6 September 2024
The call from automotive professionals for a postponement of the joint decision of Mohamed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, and Leila Benali, Minister of Energy (…)
Morocco Defends Lucrative European Waste Import Program, Citing Economic Benefits
28 August 2024
Questioned in parliament about the import of waste from Europe, Leila Benali, the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, explained that this operation is (…)
Morocco Warns: 22 Beaches Fail Environmental Standards for Safe Swimming
15 June 2024
In its report on the quality of bathing waters, presented on Friday in Rabat, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development indicated that 22 beaches do not (…)
Moroccan Energy Minister Denies Affair Allegations as Party Rallies Support
5 June 2024
The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) supports the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, accused of having a romantic relationship with (…)
Morocco Mandates Euro 6 Standards, Driving Up New Car Prices
28 May 2024
Moroccans will pay more for new cars due to the obligation to comply with "Euro 6" standards for homologation and registration. Professionals in the sector are calling on (…)