Dubai-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has announced its participation in the second phase of Morocco’s Agadir desalination project, as the company makes its maiden entry into the North African water sector.
The move forms part of a €250 million ($289 million) investment aimed at expanding the facility’s capacity and powering it with clean energy.
The expanded desalination plant will reach a total capacity of 400,000 cubic metres per day, positioning it among the largest in Africa. AMEA Power will supply 150 megawatts of wind energy from its Laayoune wind farm to power the plant, creating a renewable-powered water infrastructure model in the region.
The first phase of the Agadir plant was developed by Spain’s Cox Energy, a global water and energy company, which will continue to co-develop the second phase under a new joint venture with AMEA Power. The project marks the first collaboration under the strategic partnership signed between the two firms in May 2025.
Construction on the desalination expansion is expected to complete by end-2026, with the wind farm coming online in 2027.
“This project is a powerful example of how long-term partnerships can drive sustainable development,” said Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power. “It’s our first water project in North Africa and aligns with our mission to deliver integrated solutions to the region’s water and energy challenges.”
Morocco remains a strategic market for AMEA Power, which has a portfolio of clean energy developments in the country and is increasingly aligning with Rabat’s national goals for renewable energy, water security, and climate resilience.
The Agadir project is part of the growing momentum in MENA to couple desalination with renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-powered water infrastructure.
