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Marsa Maroc Secures 30-Year Concession for New Petroleum Terminal at Jorf Lasfar Port
Marsa Maroc has been awarded a 30‑year concession to develop and operate a new petroleum terminal (post 8 Bis) at the strategic Jorf Lasfar port. The project includes design, financing, construction, equipment, commercial operation and maintenance, with a 71‑metre quay and 16.5‑metre draft that will add 4.6 million tonnes of liquid‑bulk handling capacity, slated to start in Q1 2029. The new facility is aimed at meeting growing domestic demand for oil products and strengthening Marsa Maroc’s position in the liquid‑bulk segment of the port’s logistics ecosystem.
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Marsa Maroc Expands Port Infrastructure Portfolio
Marsa Maroc announced that it has been awarded the concession for the new petroleum post 8 Bis at the Jorf Lasfar port, following a competitive tender launched by the National Ports Agency (ANP). The concession runs for 30 years, giving the operator full responsibility for the project's lifecycle.
Under the agreement, Marsa Maroc will handle every phase: design, financing, construction, layout, equipment supply, commercial operation and ongoing maintenance. The new terminal will feature a quay that is 71 metres long with a water depth (draft) of 16.5 metres, enabling the handling of larger vessels.
- Additional liquid‑bulk capacity: 4.6 million tonnes
- Expected commissioning: Q1 2029
- Concession length: 30 years
This expansion is intended to support the rising domestic demand for petroleum products while bolstering Marsa Maroc’s capabilities in the liquid‑bulk segment at Jorf Lasfar.
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