Geomaticians

Morocco, Turkey Sign Strategic Energy and Mining Agreements

Morocco and Turkey have signed two crucial agreements covering energy, earth sciences, and mining. The agreements were signed on Thursday in Rabat between Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali and Alparslan Bayraktar, Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.

These agreements include collaboration in renewable energies, green hydrogen, energy efficiency, electricity generation and distribution, integration of energy markets, clean technologies, decarbonization efforts, and exploration of hydrocarbons.

Regarding mining and earth sciences, the partnership will include geological mapping, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), artificial intelligence for mineral assessment, geological research, post-mining management, seismic monitoring, strategic and critical mineral management, and joint projects in energy and mining exploration.

These agreements establish a framework for enhancing public-private partnerships, research and development, technical assistance, capacity building, exchange of expertise and technologies, joint project development, cooperation between innovation agencies and research organizations, as well as technical visits, workshops, and seminars.