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Production

Building the Foundations of Morocco’s Resource Development

Production

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Before 1928

Gharb Basin

  • 1921 and 1923

    Exploration of the northern Gharb and drilling of thirty wells

  • Between 1921 and 1926

    13 shallow wells were drilled (Tselfat deposit with a total production of 20,000 T)

1928 - 1957

Gharb Basin

  • 1934

    Further work on the structure of Tselfat

  • 1934

    Discovery of Bled Doum

  • 1935

    Discovery of Bou Draa

  • 1946

    Discovery of Oued Beht 1

  • 1946

    13 shallow wells were drilled (Tselfat deposit with a total production of 20,000 T)

1950s–1960s

Early national exploration campaigns

Launch of major national geological and mineral exploration campaigns across several regions of Morocco, aimed at identifying strategic resources and strengthening knowledge of the country’s subsoil potential. Extensive mapping, drilling programs, and technical surveys were carried out with growing institutional expertise. These efforts expanded the national resource base and reinforced Morocco’s long-term mining development strategy.
1981

Creation of ONAREP

Creation of the Office National de Recherches et d’Exploitation Pétrolières (ONAREP), dedicated to advancing Morocco’s hydrocarbon exploration and development ambitions. The institution was tasked with managing petroleum research, attracting investment, and promoting offshore and onshore opportunities through modern technical standards. Its establishment marked a new era for the country’s energy sector and international cooperation.
1986–1990s

First international hydrocarbon partnerships

Beginning of major international partnerships with leading energy companies to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration in Morocco’s sedimentary basins and offshore areas. These collaborations introduced advanced technologies, seismic surveys, and drilling expertise while sharing exploration risks. The partnerships significantly enhanced Morocco’s visibility as an emerging destination for oil and gas investment.
2005

Establishment of ONHYM through merger

Creation of ONHYM through the merger of BRPM and ONAREP, combining Morocco’s mining and hydrocarbon expertise within a single national institution. This strategic transformation strengthened operational synergies, technical capabilities, and investment promotion under a unified vision. The merger established a modern organization positioned to support sustainable resource development nationwide.
2009–2015

Anchois gas discovery and Tendrara project milestones

Progress in key natural gas projects, including the Anchois offshore discovery and major development milestones at Tendrara. These achievements confirmed Morocco’s growing gas potential and attracted renewed investor confidence in the national energy market. They also supported diversification efforts and strengthened prospects for domestic energy security.
2015

Hydrocarbons Code modernization

Modernization of Morocco’s Hydrocarbons Code to enhance competitiveness, transparency, and investor attractiveness in a changing global energy environment. The updated legal framework introduced improved regulatory conditions and reinforced support for exploration and production activities. This reform helped align Morocco with international standards and industry expectations.
2020s

New strategic roadmap and energy transition milestones

Launch of a new strategic roadmap focused on sustainability, innovation, and the energy transition while maintaining momentum in mining and hydrocarbons. ONHYM expanded its priorities toward natural gas, critical minerals, and low-carbon opportunities through forward-looking partnerships. These milestones reflect Morocco’s ambition to build a resilient and diversified energy future.

GHARB BASIN

The Gharb basin generally contains dry gas (99% of methane) which makes it easy to exploit and commercialize the gas discoveries. Despite their small size so far, exploitation activity is economical because of easy access by drilling (depth around 2000 meters), high recovery factor that reach up to 90% and presence of potential customers nearby the existing pipeline network. During 2025, the produced natural gas was delivered to the client located in the Kenitra Industrial Acceleration Zone.
Natural gas production evolution from 2016 to 2025 is presented below:

THE ESSAOUIRA BASIN

Essaouira basin is one of the most promising areas of the country that has the largest confirmed potential of hydrocarbons. Indeed, several discoveries were made on this basin, the most important one is the gas condensate Meskala field. The wellstream fluids produced from Meskala can be marketed only after treatment operations to separate gas from water and condensate. In order to enhance the hydrocarbon production of Meskala field, a 3D seismic survey was done which interpretation resulted in identifying new prospects and blocks that can be developed by drilling new wells. The produced gas and condensate are delivered to the OCP mining center in Youssoufia in order to meet the energy needs of the drying and calcination phosphate units.
Natural gas and the condensate production evolution from 2016 to 2026 is presented below:
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Morocco Potential

THE GHARB BASIN

The Gharb basin is one of the most active regions in Morocco in terms of natural gas exploitation and production. The existing pipeline network relates producing areas to customers over a distance of around 280 Km.
The existing network is composed mainly of:

  • 8” gas pipeline connecting KSR station collecting station and Douar Jaber station (9 km)
  • 4” gas pipeline linking Douar Jaber station to the CMCP factory (58 Km)
  • 8” gas pipeline linking Douar Jaber station to the rest of Kenitra’s clients (55 Km)
  • Several 3’’ pipes connecting the producing wells to the Ksiri, KSR 10 and Douar Jaber stations.

At the arrival of the Customers’ plants, expansion stations are installed at the entrances of each customer plants’ in order to expand the gas to reach the working pressure necessary to ensure the functioning of the continuous fire installations.

Morocco Potential

THE ESSAOUIRA BASIN

The Essaouira basin has an important pipeline network connecting the Meskala Unit to OCP facilities in Youssoufia. This network is composed of:

  • 4” gas pipeline of 2 km long connecting the MKL treatment unit to J-3 junction.
  • 6” gas pipeline of 23 km long connecting J-3 junction to the Korimat skid.
  • 6” gas pipeline connecting J-1 junction to the calcination and drying OCP units for a total of distance 7 km.
  • 8” gas pipeline of 125 km long connecting Korimat skid to the J-1 junction.

Upon arrival at the OCP plant, an expansion station is set up to bring the natural gas to the client pressure specification.Regarding the condensate collected in MESKALA treatment unit, is initially stored in tanks and then transported by trucks to OCP Youssoufia.

Acreage Map

Gharb pipeline network

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Sedimentary basins map

Essaouira pipeline network

Visualize Morocco’s major sedimentary basins with advanced geological mapping tools. Analyze basin structures, resource potential, and strategic exploration areas in a modern interactive environment.

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