{"id":4652,"date":"2024-06-11T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highfrequency.tv\/?p=4652"},"modified":"2024-06-10T16:48:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T16:48:39","slug":"morocco-to-build-a-1-3-billion-electric-battery-gigafactory-in-kenitra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highfrequency.tv\/?p=4652&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Morocco to Build a $1.3 Billion Electric Battery Gigafactory in Kenitra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Sino-European group GOTION High-Tech, with Volkswagen as a major shareholder, is about to build the first electric battery gigafactory in the Middle East and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state-of-the-art facility, to be located in Kenitra, Morocco, represents an investment of 12.8 billion dirhams ($1.3 billion) and promises to create 17,000 jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement was made during a signing ceremony in Rabat on June 6, presided over by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategic investment agreement, ratified by senior Moroccan officials and GOTION High-Tech executives, marks the beginning of a comprehensive industrial ecosystem for the production of electric batteries in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This project is a monumental step for Morocco and places us at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution in the region,&#8221; announced Prime Minister Akhannouch. &#8220;It underscores the confidence that international investors have in the potential of our country.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gigafactory in Kenitra will have an initial production capacity of 20 GWh, with plans to expand to 100 GWh and a total investment of 65 billion dirhams ($6.8 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This first phase alone will create 17,000 jobs, including 2,300 highly qualified positions, providing a significant boost to the Moroccan labor market and technical expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of GOTION High-Tech for Morocco highlights the country&#8217;s growing appeal as a strategic investment hub, especially in high-value-added sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company, which has already established gigafactories in Europe, the United States, and Asia, aims to tap into the emerging electric vehicle market by leveraging Morocco&#8217;s strategic location and industrial capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past two decades, Morocco has steadily built a reputation as a major player in the automotive and aerospace sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new gigafactory is expected to further integrate Morocco into global value chains and strengthen its position as a leader in sustainable industrial development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several senior Moroccan officials attended the signing ceremony, including the Minister of the Interior; Abdelouafi Laftit, the Minister of Economy and Finance; Nadia Fettah, and the Minister of Industry and Trade; Ryad Mezzour, along with the President of GOTION High-Tech; Zhen Li.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MOROCCO WORLD NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sino-European group GOTION High-Tech, with Volkswagen as a major shareholder, is about to build the first electric battery gigafactory in the Middle East and Africa. The state-of-the-art facility, to be located in Kenitra, Morocco, represents an investment of 12.8 billion dirhams ($1.3 billion) and promises to create 17,000 jobs. 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