The Al Wahda power plant is set to begin operations in 2027.

Mitsubishi Power, a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has secured an order to supply two M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the Al Wahda open cycle gas turbine power plant in Morocco.

The plant, owned by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), is located near Al Wahda dam in Ouazzane province.

The plant will play an important role in stabilising the Moroccan national grid.

Its turbines will have a combined capacity of 990MW, accounting for 7% of Morocco’s national grid capacity.

The contract was formalised in Rabat at the headquarters of ONEE, with ONEE CEO Tarik Hamane and executives from Mitsubishi Power, including Europe, Middle East and Africa Power (EMEA) president and CEO Javier Cavada, and Middle East and North Africa Power (MENA) president Khalid Salem.

They were joined by a senior delegation from the project’s consortium partner, the China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC).

Mitsubishi Power’s M701JAC gas turbines will be engineered to co-fire hydrogen with natural gas.

These turbines are expected to play a vital role in meeting the country’s increasing energy demands and contributing to its objective of achieving 52% renewable energy in the electricity mix by 2030.

The gas turbines are designed for rapid load changes and frequent start-ups and shutdowns, maintaining grid reliability while preserving equipment integrity.

Cavada stated: “As the country continues its bold journey towards increasing the share of renewable energy in its grid, the Al Wahda Power Plant will serve as a cornerstone in ensuring grid stability and reliable power generation.

“Our state-of-the-art M701JAC gas turbines, renowned for their efficiency and durability, will deliver continuous, dependable power even under the most demanding conditions, adapting seamlessly to the dynamic needs of the grid.”

The Al Wahda Power plant is expected to commence operations in 2027.

In addition to the equipment supply, Mitsubishi Power has also entered a long-term service agreement with ONEE.

The agreement covers the provision of parts, repairs and services to maintain the high availability and reliability of the power generation equipment.

Hamane added: “The Al Wahda power plant is a vital step in our energy strategy and through our partnership with Mitsubishi Power, we are pleased to harness the efficiencies and benefits of the company’s gas turbine technology to drive operational excellence and sustainability.”

In January 2025, Mitsubishi Power completed the 1.4GW Hin Kong gas-fired GTCC [gas turbine combined cycle] power plant in Thailand.

Located 100km west of Bangkok, the plant features two M701JAC gas turbines and is a joint venture between RATCH Group and the Gulf Energy Development Public Company.