Morocco-US relations : From diplomacy to energy

Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, met with her American counterpart, Chris Wright, on Tuesday, March 11, in Houston, United States. This «constructive meeting» was an opportunity to explore «valuable opportunities for enhanced cooperation in #energy and strategic bilateral investments», stated Morocco’s ambassador to Washington, Youssef Amrani, on X.

In Houston, on the margins of @CERAWeek, Minister Leila Benali held a constructive meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary @SecretaryWright, exploring valuable opportunities for enhanced cooperation in #energy and strategic bilateral investments. #Africa was a key focus, reflecting… pic.twitter.com/IcHcVudIVX

— Youssef Amrani (@youamrani) March 11, 2025

«Africa was a key focus, reflecting our shared commitment to inclusive prosperity and the continent’s energy security», the diplomat added.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of Benali’s participation in an international energy conference. She was also scheduled to take part in discussions on Monday, March 10, focused on energy security challenges.

At #CERAWeek in Houston, Minister Leila Benali highlighted Morocco’s Atlantic Corridor initiative, a strategic project enhancing energy connectivity between #Africa, #Europe, and the #Atlantic basin. With Africa’s 400 million consumers in focus, the initiative underscores the… pic.twitter.com/WrUth3jnW1

— Youssef Amrani (@youamrani) March 12, 2025

Last week, the steering committee of «Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Offer», chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, selected the American company Ortus, a member of the ORNX consortium, for an ammonia production project in the Sahara.