Morocco's national power utility, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), has awarded Mitsubishi Power an order to supply two M701JAC gas turbines for the Al Wahda open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) power plant, located near Al Wahda Dam in the Province of Ouazzane (northern Morocco) and near a gas pipeline used to import gas from Spain. The 990 MW Al Wahda project would consist of two 495 MW open-cycle gas turbines (OCGT) using gas - and diesel as an emergency fuel - with the first one expected to be commissioned within 28 months and the second one within 31 months (2027). The gas-fired power plant is estimated at MAD4.15bn (US$420m); ONEE will finance 20% of the project, with the remaining 80% financed through loans.
Accounting for nearly 7% of Morocco's national grid, the Al Wahda Power Plant will play a pivotal role in ensuring grid stability as the country seeks to achieve over 52% renewable energy in its power mix by 2030. The M701JAC gas turbines, renowned for their high efficiency and reliability, are hydrogen-ready, aligning with global trends towards cleaner energy solutions. Mitsubishi Power has also entered into a long-term service agreement with the ONEE to ensure seamless maintenance and optimal performance of the turbines.
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