Aziz Akhannouch: Morocco Sees the Integration of Civil Nuclear Energy into Its Energy Mix as a Natural Extension
Morocco considers the responsible and gradual integration of civil nuclear energy into its energy mix as a natural extension of its energy strategy, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, said Tuesday in Paris while representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI at the second World Nuclear Energy Summit.
Speaking at the opening of the summit, Akhannouch stressed that under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco launched in 2009 an integrated energy strategy based on three fundamental pillars: diversification of the energy mix, the large-scale development of renewable energy, and the strengthening of national energy security.
As a result, by the end of 2025, renewable energy sources represent more than 46 percent of the installed capacity of Morocco’s electricity system, a figure expected to reach 52 percent before 2030, he noted.
Beyond electricity generation, civil nuclear energy offers multiple opportunities, particularly in the production of green hydrogen, seawater desalination, nuclear medicine, and food security, he added. He also pointed out that Morocco’s phosphate deposits, which contain significant quantities of natural uranium, give the Kingdom an additional strategic dimension in international discussions on civil nuclear energy.
Akhannouch further emphasized that Morocco attaches great importance to international cooperation in the nuclear field. As a state party to all international instruments related to disarmament and non-proliferation, the Kingdom fully assumes its commitments.
In this regard, he explained that Morocco also strives to contribute to strengthening the scientific and regulatory capacities of African countries as part of its South-South cooperation efforts.
The Head of Government also noted that in a world where energy stability is no longer merely an economic issue but also a matter of sovereignty, and where global threats are weakening international balances, civil nuclear energy has become an essential strategic lever.
The acceleration of climate change, the growing global demand for energy, and vulnerabilities in supply chains now require a profound transformation of energy systems, he explained, noting that low-carbon solutions such as nuclear energy can be explored.
He added that the COP28 conference had made an important determination: nuclear energy is an essential low-carbon technology for achieving climate objectives and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
Akhannouch concluded by stating that the energy transformations undertaken today through shared responsibility will shape the world of tomorrow. The objective, he said, is clear: to make civil nuclear energy a pillar of regional stability, a vector of lasting peace, and a legacy of progress for future generations.
The second World Nuclear Energy Summit, organized at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency, brings together heads of state and government, leaders of international organizations, financial institutions, industry representatives, and experts to discuss the role of civil nuclear energy in addressing global energy and climate challenges.
According to the organizers, the high-level meeting aims to establish itself as a key political framework for the development of civil nuclear energy, complementing the technical forums of the International Atomic Energy Agency and taking place ahead of several international milestones scheduled for 2026, including the review conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
The summit also provides an opportunity to reaffirm the role of nuclear energy in energy security, the transition to low-carbon electricity, and industrial development.
Editorial team/le7tv
