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Undersea cable between Portugal and Morocco moves forward only with private or EU funding

The Environment Minister announced that the construction of the undersea cable will depend on private investments or support from the European Union.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The construction of an undersea electric cable between Portugal and Morocco is a possibility that may progress depending on the funding obtained. Portugal's Environment Minister recently emphasized that the project will only be feasible with private financial support or through European Union funds.

The minister made this statement during a conference, where her Moroccan counterpart was present, reinforcing that collaboration between the two countries is essential to advance this initiative.

Investment in the undersea cable is expected to enhance electrical interconnection between the two countries, increasing efficiency and capacity for electric power transmission.

It is important to note that the project has raised concerns in Spain, which sees a potential impact on its electrical grid and regional dynamics.

The statement regarding the need for private or EU funding was met with interest, but also with some reservations about the socioeconomic and environmental impact of the infrastructure.

The future of the project thus appears to depend on the ability to attract the necessary investments, conditioning its development and implementation.

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