AMEA Power has announced its participation in the second phase of the Agadir desalination project in Morocco. The expanded facility will be powered by the company’s 150 MW wind project in Laayoune and will mark AMEA Power’s first involvement in a water desalination plant in North Africa.
Following the expansion, the Agadir desalination plant is projected to reach a total capacity of 400,000 m³/day, which would position it among the largest desalination facilities on the continent. The initial phase of the project was developed and is currently owned by the Spanish company Cox, which specialises in water and energy management. The second phase will be carried out through a joint venture involving AMEA Power, which will provide renewable energy from its Laayoune wind farm.
The project follows a joint venture agreement signed in May 2025 between AMEA Power and Cox
The project follows a joint venture agreement signed in May 2025 between AMEA Power and Cox. According to the companies, the initiative reflects a shared goal of developing infrastructure projects that integrate water and energy solutions.
The total investment for this phase of the desalination project and the accompanying wind power facility is expected to exceed €250 million. The desalination facility is slated to begin operations by the end of 2026, with the wind farm expected to come online in 2027.
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, said: “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.”
