A new power line has been switched on to keep the future Nador West Med port running smoothly when it opens later this year.
The state utility Office National de l’Électricité et de l’Eau Potable (ONEE) said it activated a second 225 kilovolt high-voltage line on Sunday at the Nador West Med site.
The new line comes exactly one year after the first one was completed in May 2025. Together, the two lines are meant to make sure the port always has power, even if one line fails or needs maintenance.
This matters because the port is due to start operating in the final quarter of 2026. It is being built as a major shipping and industrial hub in north-east Morocco.
Both power lines run from the Selouane substation to the site. The first line stretches 31 kilometres and was the first step in linking the project to Morocco’s national electricity grid.
That initial connection allowed early work to move forward, including setting up the first large factory on site, run by Aeolon, which makes wind turbine blades and needs a steady and heavy power supply.
The second line now adds backup and increases capacity. It means the port, its terminals and future factories can keep running without interruption.
ONEE said the project required significant technical and human resources, with support from local authorities helping keep it on schedule.
“This infrastructure will strengthen the security of electricity supply to Nador West Med and support the ramp-up of future port and industrial activities planned on the site,” the utility said.
The wider goal is to attract global shipping companies and investors by offering reliable infrastructure. The upgraded grid is also expected to support nearby towns and businesses.
The system is designed to work with Morocco’s growing use of renewable energy, including wind and solar, as the country pushes to power more of its industry with cleaner sources.
