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UK Bans $34 Billion Morocco-Linked Subsea Power Cable Project

Decision deals blow to renewable energy partnership plans

28 June 2025 · 01:51 UTC

Britain has halted plans for a $34 billion subsea power cable project designed to import renewable energy from Morocco, citing commercial viability concerns.

The decision is seen as a setback for efforts to strengthen green energy links between Europe and North Africa, with supporters urging the government to reconsider the project's potential benefits for energy security.