AMEA Power participates in second phase of Agadir desalination project
Upon completion of the expansion, the Agadir desalination plant will boast a total capacity of 400,000m3 per day
AMEA Power has announced its participation in the second phase of the Agadir desalination project in Morocco. The move marks the company’s entry into the project, which will be powered by AMEA Power’s 150MW wind project located in Laayoune. Once operational, this facility will become AMEA Power’s inaugural water desalination plant in North Africa, the company said.
Upon completion of the expansion, the Agadir desalination plant will boast a total capacity of 400,000m3 per day, solidifying its position as one of the largest desalination facilities in Africa. While the initial phase of the plant has been developed and is currently under the ownership of Spanish Cox, a water and energy management firm, the second phase will be delivered through a collaborative venture. AMEA Power will join forces with Cox, providing renewable energy through its wind farm in Laayoune.
“Our entry into the second phase of the Agadir desalination project in Morocco, under the Water Alliance Ventures platform, reflects AMEA Power’s ambition to address both water and energy challenges through integrated solutions. This project is not only our first entry into the water sector in North Africa – it is also a powerful example of what long-term partnerships can achieve for sustainable development across the region,” said Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power.
This project holds significance as it represents the culmination of the joint venture agreement signed in May 2025 between AMEA Power and Cox. It embodies the shared vision of both companies to undertake integrated infrastructure projects that integrate access to water and energy.
The total investment for the second phase of the desalination project and the associated wind power facility is projected to exceed US $272.5mn. The desalination expansion is anticipated to commence its operational phase at the end of 2026, while the wind farm is expected to come online in 2027.
AMEA Power’s commitment to Morocco, said to be a key market in its long-term strategy, is further solidified by this project. With several clean energy projects already in the works across the country, AMEA Power remains steadfastly aligned with Morocco’s aspirations to advance renewable energy, water security, and sustainable development, the statement concluded.
