- The two MOUs signed with OCP Green Water and INNOVX aim to advance the recovery of CO₂ captured at the Jorf Lasfar industrial platform
- The first MoU, signed with OCP Green Water, defines a joint commitment to use CO₂ captured from the SBU Manufacturing industrial platforms to support large-scale desalination initiatives
- The second memorandum, signed with INNOVX, aims to use captured CO₂ to advance innovation in agricultural and industrial applications
Casablanca, 17 September 2025 – OCP Nutricrops, OCP Green Water and INNOVX signed two landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to advance industrial-scale valorization of captured CO₂ at the Jorf Lasfar industrial platform, the world’s largest integrated complex for the production of phosphate fertilizer, transforming it into solutions for sustainable water and agriculture. These agreements lay the foundation for long-term collaboration, positioning CO₂ as a strategic enabler across multiple high-growth sectors, from securing water supplies to advancing agriculture and industrial innovation.
Starting in 2027, some fertiliser production units will be equipped with carbon-capture modules, with a significant annual CO₂-capture capacity. These volumes are designed not only to meet OCP Green Water’s requirements for its desalination projects and INNOVX’s production of carbon-based, sulfur-rich solutions; but also to serve Morocco’s wider industry by providing a new source of carbon input.
A landmark step turning decarbonisation challenges into opportunities
With population growth, rapid urbanisation and climate change intensifying pressure on food systems, OCP Nutricrops is pursuing a two-pronged roadmap, in line with OCP Group’s decarbonisation targets: (1) reducing its own footprint via greener production models; and (2) helping farmers decarbonise through innovative solutions.
Carbon capture, utilisation and valorisation are central to this journey. The MoUs mark a concrete step – supporting OCP Nutricrops’ roadmap, reinforcing OCP Group’s desalination and green-fertiliser ambitions, and strengthening Morocco’s industrial ecosystem with a reliable local CO₂ supply. By fostering innovation and harnessing the industrial expertise of the Manufacturing SBU of the OCP Group, these partnerships are unlocking new growth drivers such as CO₂ valorization and reaffirming the Group’s long-term sustainable commitments.
Water resilience
The first MoU, signed with OCP Nutricrops and OCP Green Water, sets out a shared commitment to utilize captured CO₂ from Manufacturing SBU’s industrial platforms to support large-scale desalination initiatives. CO₂ plays an important role in desalination by helping adjust pH and aid remineralization, making water suitable for domestic and industrial use. The MoU also establishes a framework for managing supply and logistics, ensuring a reliable and sustainable resource base for water resilience projects.
As part of its Green Investment Program, OCP Group is advancing a holistic sustainability strategy aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, sourcing 100% of its energy from renewables by 2027, and covering all its water needs from non-conventional resources such as desalination and wastewater reuse. OCP Green Water, as the Group’s dedicated subsidiary for its water strategy, plays a pivotal role in deploying these solutions and driving large-scale water resilience projects. This agreement links carbon capture, clean energy, and desalination—to secure long-term water security, strengthen fertilizer production, and support communities and industries.
Agriculture and industrial innovation
The second MoU, signed with OCP Nutricrops and INNOVX, sets out a shared ambition to utilize captured CO₂ to focus on advancing innovation in agriculture and industrial applications. Through this collaboration, the partners will co-develop new carbon-based solutions. This will expand access to sustainably produced, customizable plant nutrition solutions for farmers worldwide.
Youssef El Bari, CEO, OCP Nutricrops, said: “The signing of these MoUs, alongside our partners, marks a significant step forward in OCP Nutricrops’ ongoing commitment to embed sustainability across every aspect of our operations. Agriculture today faces unprecedented challenges, from feeding a growing global population to adapting to climate change. We believe these challenges must be transformed into opportunities. Today’s MoU marks a milestone in our decarbonisation journey, supporting green fertiliser production as well as OCP Group’s and Morocco’s wider desalination ambitions and industrial growth, by providing a reliable local supply of carbon.”
Ahmed Mahrou, Managing Director, Manufacturing SBU, said: “At the Manufacturing SBU, we are committed to driving sustainable industrial transformation by combining operational excellence, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge technologies. From green drying solutions and CO₂ recovery in our phosphoric acid plants to pilot projects in hydrogen and green ammonia, we are deploying a comprehensive roadmap to decarbonize our operations. Our ambition is clear: reach carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, and across all three scopes by 2040. More than a technical shift, this is a vision for responsible industry. Together with our partners, we are building a new model of sustainable manufacturing that supports global agriculture.”
Ahmed ZNIBAR, Managing Director, OCP Green Water, said: “This agreement highlights how OCP Green Water embeds innovation and circular economy principles at the core of OCP Group’s water resilience strategy. By valorizing captured CO₂—used in processes such as pH adjustment and remineralization—we ensure a reliable and sustainable non-conventional water resource serving industry, cities, and agriculture. As the Group’s dedicated subsidiary for non-conventional water production, OCP Green Water is fully aligned with the Green Investment Program, ensuring that every drop of water we deliver is powered by renewable energy and designed for long-term resilience. This pioneering model combines carbon utilization, clean energy, and desalination to sustainably address water needs.”
Amine HOUSSAIM, CEO, INNOVX, said: “At INNOVX, we believe the transition to a sustainable future must be driven by innovation and responsibility. This MoU reflects our dual ambition: to support our ecosystem by unlocking the latent potential of mineral resources and to deliver sustainable solutions such as low-carbon fertilizers. INNOVX’s Ammonium Sulfate project would offer an outlet to Nutricrops’ captured carbon and Phosphogypsum. Turning these by-products into valuable inputs and converting them into two low-carbon products would strengthen Nutricrops’ Customization strategy while fostering food security and supporting a wide array of industries in their green transition. This project would be a major step toward a circular carbon economy that creates value, jobs, and opportunities for future generations.”
These agreements reinforce the entities’ circular carbon strategy, demonstrating strong alignment and reinforcing their commitment to innovation, industrial integration, and climate action. By transforming previously unutilized CO₂ into valuable resources, from desalination to fertilizers, OCP Nutricrops is reducing emissions and accelerating innovation.
OCP Nutricrops develops and produces customized soil nutrition solutions and services. OCP Nutricrops works with farmers in 97 countries to enhance soils to improve crop yields and quality, while protecting the environment.
Through research and education programs, OCP Nutricrops empowers farmers to use fertilizer responsibly, following the 4Rs (right rate, right time, right place, and right source), unlocking the potential of soils.
OCP Nutricrops will reach carbon neutrality by 2040 (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030) while boosting production through investments such as Strategic Program Mzinda-Meskala (SP2M), which will add 9 million tonnes of fertilizer capacity by 2028.
100% of OCP Nutricrops’ electricity comes from renewable wind and solar power, and 100% of water needs will be met by unconventional water sources (from wastewater and desalination) by 2025.
Uniquely positioned within the OCP Group, OCP Nutricrops has access to the largest world’s phosphate reserves — key for soil health and plant growth — a robust supply chain, an industry leading expertise and research and development partnerships with institutions such as the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic.
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ABOUT MANUFACTURING SBU
The Manufacturing SBU is responsible for ensuring operations and development across OCP Group’s processing platforms in Jorf Lasfar and Safi, with capacity expansion projects underway in Jorf Lasfar, Safi, and Laayoune.
Its mission is to position OCP as a best-in-class player in the global industrial sector, firmly anchored in operational excellence at every level.
Its priorities include the responsible maximization of acid, fertilizer, and specialty product production capacities, as well as the delivery of sustainable, customized, and high-quality finished products that fully meet market expectations. This ambition is supported by the continuous optimization of the Group’s production chain and the accelerated deployment of new industrial units guided by agility, performance, and responsibility.
In line with this vision, Manufacturing SBU has an ambitious Sustainability roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality on Scope 1 & 2 by 2030 and be neutral on all 3 scopes by 2040 built around innovation, efficiency, and new technologies.
ABOUT OCP Green Water
Created in 2022 as part of the OCP Group’s Green Investment Program — focused on sustainability and innovation — OCP Green Water (OGW) is the Group’s dedicated subsidiary and its industrial and territorial response to water challenges. It operates through two main levers — seawater desalination and wastewater reuse, both fully powered by renewable energy — to ensure long-term resilience against water scarcity.
OGW mission is structured around three strategic objectives:
- Supplying 100% of OCP’s needs and its ecosystem with green non-conventional water, ensuring full industrial autonomy;
- Contributing to the security of drinking water supply for cities neighboring OCP facilities
- Providing irrigation water for high-value agriculture in OCP regions, in partnership with UM6P and InnovX.
Since its creation, OGW has delivered transformative results. By May 2023, Jorf Lasfar became fully supplied by non-conventional water, followed by Safi in January 2024. OGW has progressively extended access to drinking water: 15 Mm³/year for Safi (2023), 30 Mm³/year for El Jadida (2023), and 60 Mm³/year for Casablanca South (2024). Between 2022 and 2025, six new wastewater treatment plants were commissioned, raising reuse capacity to 50 Mm³/year. On July 14, 2025, the landmark J2K pipeline was commissioned: a 203 km conduit delivering 80 Mm³/year of desalinated water from Jorf Lasfar to Khouribga.
Looking ahead, OGW is scaling up capacity to 610 Mm³/year by 2027 across three regional axes (North, Center, South). Projects include expanding desalination to 300 Mm³/year in the North, building a 100 Mm³/year Safi–Mzinda–Benguerir pipeline in the Center, and adding 60 Mm³/year in the South (Laayoune, Boucraâ, Tarfaya). In parallel, OGW is driving innovation with UM6P, InnovX, and international partners through the creation of a Moroccan desalination cluster, new-generation membranes, biosourced anti-scalants, and brine valorization for magnesium, boron, and lithium extraction.
By combining large-scale delivery, renewable energy integration, and an innovation ecosystem, OCP Green Water has enabled the Group to achieve full autonomy in non-conventional water two years ahead of schedule — making Morocco a global reference in sustainable water management.
About INNOVX
Pioneering next industries
INNOVX catalyzes business growth and innovation in Morocco, Africa and beyond by building next-generation industries.
Our unique approach combines building high-performing businesses, investing in strategic ventures, and developing industrial ecosystems that drive sustainable growth and innovation.
We are focused on three sectors where we believe we can have the most impact: Chemicals, Agriculture & Water and Energy.
For more information, visit innovx.ma
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