Energy Law

Korte Law advises investors, developers, and lenders on energy projects in Morocco — one of Africa's most active markets for renewable energy. We provide legal support across the full project lifecycle, from regulatory approvals and land rights to offtake agreements and financing structures.

What We Cover

  • Renewable energy project structuring (solar, wind, green hydrogen)
  • Licensing and regulatory authorizations (ANRE, ONEE)
  • Land acquisition and surface rights for energy projects
  • Offtake agreements and power purchase agreements (PPAs)
  • Project finance and lender-side legal support
  • Grid connection and transmission agreements
  • Green hydrogen and e-fuels regulatory framework
  • Energy M&A and asset transactions

The Legal Framework

Morocco's energy sector is governed by Law 13-09 on renewable energies (as amended), which opened the market to private producers and enabled direct sales to large consumers. Law 40-14 established the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE), responsible for licensing and tariff regulation. The Moroccan Green Hydrogen Roadmap and associated decrees are rapidly creating a new regulatory layer for hydrogen and e-fuels production, with significant implications for land use, water rights, and export structures.

Foreign investment in energy projects is subject to foreign exchange regulations administered by the Office des Changes, requiring careful structuring of equity contributions, debt, and repatriation of returns.

How We Work

We combine deep knowledge of Moroccan energy regulation with cross-border transaction experience. We advise on project structure, navigate the licensing process, and draft the contracts that hold a project together — from land rights through to offtake and financing. We regularly work alongside technical advisors, lenders' counsel, and local authorities to move projects from concept to financial close.

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For expert guidance on energy projects in Morocco, speak to our team.