Germany is backing Morocco’s green hydrogen production with a USD 32 million (EUR 30 million) investment in OCP Group’s green hydrogen plant in Jorf. The funding is intended to support sustainable fertilizer manufacturing, according to German media reports.
Germany’s investment will support Hydrojeel, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group. The facility will be powered by solar and wind energy, producing green hydrogen that will be converted into ammonia—an essential component for fertilizers and the chemical industry.
Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, highlighted that the funding will help Morocco build a sustainable industry, reducing dependence on fossil fuels while opening new opportunities for trade and technology exports. The funding will be channeled through the PtX Development Fund.
Germany’s ministry is supporting the transition to green energy by helping Morocco establish a hydrogen economy that contributes to social equity.
Hydrojeel aims to produce up to 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually by late 2026, potentially preventing 300,000 tons of CO₂ emissions. Over the long term, Hydrojeel’s annual production of ammonia is expected to rise to three million tons, nearly 2% of the global ammonia demand.
The initiative is part of OCP’s broader “Green Ammonia Program” to attract multi-billion-dollar investments. The goal is to make fertilizer production more sustainable and reduce reliance on fossil-based ammonia imports from countries such as Russia and Belarus.
The investment is a key component of the German-Moroccan Climate and Energy Alliance. Beyond financial support, the ministry is providing Morocco with expertise on hydrogen strategies, economic policy frameworks, and research and training in Power-to-X (PtX) technologies. Germany has similar partnerships with Brazil, South Africa, Tunisia, and Algeria.