Nexans Signs Agreements for New Cable Plant in Morocco

Nexans has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Morocco to build a new state-of-the-art cable plant. The facility, expected to open in 2026, will support the country’s growing renewable energy and electrification goals.

Strengthening Morocco’s Sustainable Energy Goals

Nexans signed the agreements with several government entities, including the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Investment, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), and the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE).

The new facility will represent a €100 million investment, making it Nexans’ third medium-voltage cable plant in Morocco. The company already operates successful production sites in Casablanca and Mohammedia. The project reflects Nexans’ deep commitment to advancing industrial growth and sustainable electrification across Africa.

Driving Job Creation and Innovation

When complete, the cable plant will create over 200 direct jobs and adopt the company’s Industry 4.0 digitalization and efficiency standards. Nexans plans to source advanced technology and sustainable manufacturing practices to deliver high-quality cables to meet growing demand throughout Africa.

Shared Commitment to Sustainable Leadership

“I commend Morocco’s outstanding leadership in expanding access to sustainable electrification,” said Nexans CEO Christopher Guérin. He explained that the project supports the vision of King Mohammed VI to accelerate renewable energy infrastructure and industrial excellence across the African continent.

Building an Industrial Future for Africa

Morocco aims to strengthen its industrial ecosystem in the coming years. Through this partnership, the country will enhance local technical expertise, modernize production capabilities, and promote renewable energy development.

Guérin emphasized that the project demonstrates the power of collaboration between public and private sectors. “This initiative represents both ecological and human progress,” he said, “while unlocking significant economic opportunity for all of Africa.”

Author: WJI staff and wire services