OCP Nutricrops, the OCP Group subsidiary and leader in phosphate-based fertilisers, revealed a significant investment to expand its production capacity by 9 million tons by 2028.
The expansion will be achieved by developing two new mining and industrial hubs: Mzinda in Youssoufia and Meskala in Essaouira.
“These facilities, integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainability principles, will progressively increase fertiliser production capacity by 9 million tons by 2028 (notably TSP and TSP+), with 4.5 million tons expected as early as 2026,” OCP Nutricrops said.
It added that the project is part of the SP2M program, which aims to significantly increase OCP Group’s production capacity while strengthening its competitiveness and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040.
Mzinda and Meskala represent advanced industrial centres incorporating state-of-the-art Industry 5.0 technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.
These facilities are engineered to operate exclusively on sustainable energy resources, specifically solar and wind power.
In addition, they will use non-conventional water sources, such as desalinated water and treated wastewater, which reinforces OCP Nutricrops’ commitment to sustainable and efficient production, OCP Nutricrops added.
The subsidiary argued that thanks to their modular and flexible design, these hubs can adapt to market changes and optimise the value chain. This would ensure a reliable supply of fertilisers tailored to farmers’ needs worldwide.
The facilities will focus on producing high-quality phosphate fertilisers, particularly TSP and TSP+, to meet the growing global demand for sustainable fertilisers.
OCP collaborates with key partners, including Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), INNOVX, and JESA, to establish local and international partnerships in green energy, circular economy, and Industry 5.0. These partnerships aim to bolster local communities through skills development and sustainable practices, and OCP anticipates that these hubs will foster a robust regional economic ecosystem extending beyond industrial production.
“These new industrial assets will become a global benchmark in customised fertilisers and reflect our commitment to addressing global agricultural challenges while offering our partners opportunities for sustainable growth,” said Youssef El Bari, CEO of OCP Nutricrops.
According to Abdelghani Filali, Managing Director of SP2M, the Mzinda and Meskala projects will have a significant economic and social impact to “create sustainable opportunities for local communities.”
Source: Morocco World News
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