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Saharawi civil society voices concern over Morocco''s gigaplans for renewable energy in occupied Western Sahara during COP28 climate summit and to UN special rapporteur. 12 December 2023. Western Sahara demands a seat at climate table

Western Sahara – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

Western Sahara is an area on the west coast of North Africa.A former Spanish colony, its governance is disputed between Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). After a UN-brokered ceasefire in 1991 ended a war between the two, Morocco ended up de facto controlling about 80% (and almost the entire coast) of the disputed area, with SADR

Western Sahara Resource Watch

Siemens Energy wird in Bezug auf die Westsahara nur mit der marokkanischen Regierung in Kontakt treten, teilte das Unternehmen jüngst mit. Unterstützen Sie uns . Die Besatzung der Westsahara. Der Fluch der Ressourcen Western Sahara Resource Watch arbeitet daran, die Plünderung der Westsahara aufzudecken und Unternehmen und Regierungen

Morocco: Another renewable energy project in

Morocco drives renewable energy projects in Western Sahara. Morocco has claimed authority over Western Sahara since 1975, but the UN does not recognise Moroccan control, calling Western Sahara a "non-self-governing

Støttekomiteen for Vest-Sahara

Then we were ordered to leave Western Sahara. Now we''re in an escort heading to Agadir," says Heltne. They had traveled to occupied Western Sahara to learn more about Morocco''s controversial renewable energy projects in the territory. Western Sahara is considered by the UN as the last unresolved colonial issue on the African continent.

Morocco gears up for green hydrogen push in disputed Western Sahara

Green hydrogen (GH 2) prospects in Africa are developing at breakneck speed.But the biggest questions remain unanswered. Yes, Africa has the resources but can these highly capital intensive projects be made bankable while lenders demand heavy risk premiums on African projects?

Western Sahara: Licences change hands | African Energy

International oil companies continue to manoeuvre ahead of the controversial start of drilling in Moroccan-licensed acreage offshore the disputed Western Sahara – a development that is hotly contested by the Polisario Front independence movement and its supporters. Amid speculation that more Morocco players might joint Kosmos Energy and

Western Sahara Resource Watch

Western Sahara Resource Watch is on 6 October 2021 launching a report on Morocco''s renewable energy projects in occupied Western Sahara. The report will address General Electric''s operations. Photo (APSO): The Aftissat windfarm in occupied Western Sahara already contains 200 MW worth of wind turbines.

Western Sahara Resource Watch

2 An Unjust Transition: Energy, Colonialism and Extractivism

in Occupied Western Sahara Joanna Allan, Hamza Lakhal and Mahmoud Lemaadel The multiple ecological crises provoked by human activities are linked to and exacerbate the other political, social and economic challenges currently faced by North Africa.1 In Western Sahara, these challenges and crises are shaped by its continued condition as a colony.

Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial Western Sahara

Construction on the multibillion-dollar energy project, based in Dakhla in the disputed territory, is scheduled for completion in 2029. Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial Western Sahara energy plans - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs

Western Sahara Resource Watch

2015: Thousands of Saharawi refugees protest San Leon Energy''s oil drilling onshore occupied Western Sahara. ONHYM''s initial signing of the Tarfaya licence was done in 2007 to three companies; a subsidiary of Island Oil and Gas (Island International Exploration Morocco, 40%, operatorship), Longreach Oil and Gas Ventures (30%) and San Leon

Natural resource exploitation in Western Sahara: new

Western Sahara and Mauritania) or Arabic; Sahrawi prose writers, artists, calli- graphers and photographers; and solidarity artists engaged with the issue of natural resources internationally. 4

RE. QUESTIONS ABOUT SIEMENS ENERGY AG''S RECENT

Western Sahara Resource Watch RE. QUESTIONS ABOUT SIEMENS ENERGY AG''S RECENT STATEMENTS REGARDING WESTERN SAHARA Dear Mr Bruch, Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) is privileged to present you with its compliments. We hope this message finds you well in the current phase of the COVID-19 crisis.

Western Sahara Resource Watch

Western Sahara Resource Watch works to uncover the plunder of the territory and to keep companies and governments accountable for their support to the occupation. Morocco is still trying to find a company that will connect its illegal energy projects in occupied Western Sahara to the Moroccan grid. Published 04 November 2024. News archive

The Western Sahara conflict: A fragile path to negotiations

More recently, an attack inside Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara has highlighted the potential for further military escalation. On May 20, an alleged bomb attack reportedly targeted a segment of a 100-kilometer conveyor belt used by Morocco to export phosphates from a mine located deep within Western Sahara to the coast.

Western Sahara Resource Watch

The petroleum products arriving in Western Sahara serve primarily to fuel vehicles, engines and vessels that take part in the illegal plunder of the territory, or are used for military purposes by the Moroccan army. The total quantity of oil transported into occupied Western Sahara during 2022 is estimated at 502,000 tonnes.

Moroccogate: Corruption And Blood Renewables In The Western Sahara

The energy potential of the Western Sahara. What is the potential of the Western Sahara? Until recently, its economic attractiveness relied on the vast phosphate reserves and coasts rich in fish

Western Sahara Resource Watch

Siemens Energy ist unter den multinationalen Konzernen, die Berichten zufolge Interesse bekundet haben, Marokko beim Transport von in der besetzten Westsahara erzeugtem Strom in sein Staatsgebiet zu unterstützen. Western Sahara Resource Watch arbeitet daran, die Plünderung der Westsahara aufzudecken und Unternehmen und Regierungen für

France''s Western Sahara shift

After years of diplomatic tensions, France has reversed course on its decades-old position by recognizing Morocco''s sovereignty over the Western Sahara. In late July, Paris formally endorsed Morocco''s autonomy plan for the disputed territory, declaring that "the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty."

Western Sahara Resource Watch

Through its roll-out of massive energy projects in occupied Western Sahara, Morocco becomes more economically connected to, and dependent on, the territory it holds under illegal, military occupation. It intends to export energy generated in the territory to Morocco proper, and to sell off any surplus to surrounding countries, including the EU.

Western Sahara

Western Sahara [a] is a disputed territory in North-western Africa has a surface area of 272,000 square kilometres (105,000 sq mi). [3] Approximately 30% of the territory (82,500 km 2 (31,900 sq mi)) is controlled by the Sahrawi Arab

Western Sahara | AFREC

More than half of the domestic energy needs are met by combustible renewable resources and waste, mainly biomass. Biomass is the most common energy source, providing up to 56% of overall energy requirements, including: fuel wood and charcoal for households, energy for small restaurants, bakeries, and arts and crafts centers, agricultural and forest residues for steam

Western Sahara Resource Watch

GE Vernova, Siemens Energy et Larsen & Toubro font partie des multinationales qui auraient manifesté leur intérêt pour aider le Maroc à transporter vers le Maroc l''énergie produite au Sahara Occidental occupé. Western Sahara Resource Watch . Nous contacter. info@wsrw WSRW Mundo B, rue d''Edimbourg 26 1050 Ixelles, Belgium

Kosmos Energy: On Hydrocarbon Exploration Offshore

development in Western Sahara. Following publication of the Joint Declaration, we want to take this opportunity to elaborate on Kosmos Energy''s activities offshore Western Sahara and outline the compelling case for resource exploration there. This Joint Declaration is the latest evidence of our commitment to the region. From the beginning of our

An unjust transition: Energy, colonialism and extractivism in occupied

The multiple ecological crises provoked by human activities are linked to and exacerbate the other political, social and economic challenges currently faced by North Africa. 1 In Western Sahara, these challenges and crises are shaped by its continued condition as a colony. This report aims to contribute to conversations on a just transition – that is, a transition to

Real Estate WESTERN SAHARA

Western Sahara is a disputed territory and does not have a well-developed real estate market. The region has been experiencing political instability and conflict, which has hindered the growth of any real estate industry. The population in Western Sahara is mostly nomadic, and housing is traditionally in the form of tents or temporary shelters.

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Siemens Gamesa with new large deal for occupied Western Sahara

More than eight years have passed since Siemens first issued a press release regarding a contract for construction of energy infrastructure in occupied Western Sahara. The company then described the territory as "Southern Morocco". Now, it has done that again. In a press release [or download] of early September, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced that

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