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WEG supplies engines for the second largest reservoir of drinking water in Morocco, which will serve the mining company Office Chérifien de Phosphates and will benefit around 2 million people

Written by Flavia Marinho
Published 31/10/2022 às 15:21
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WEG, the global leader in the manufacture of turbines and electric motors, contributes to access to drinking water in Morocco

WEG supplied ten engines from the W60 line, with powers between 900 and 2.500 kW, for the Al Massira dam, considered the second largest reservoir of drinking water in Morocco, and confirms once again its focus and expertise, in terms of technology dedicated to developing efficient products and integrated solutions for the Water and Sanitation segment, products that stand out for their flexibility in projects, adapting to the most rigorous requirements of customers in different applications.

The Al Massira dam, located near the city of Marrakesh in Morocco, cIt has a storage capacity of more than two billion cubic meters. To reinforce production and access to this resource in a way that is suitable for consumption, a project was initiated by the National Office of Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE).

Works on the dam will benefit around two million inhabitants and will supply water to the mining company OCP in Morocco

The works in which WEG will supply equipment, aim to meet the growing demand for potable water by 2030 for the cities of Marrakesh, Al Haouz and Al Kelaa, and will benefit about two million inhabitants.

The project will also meet the water supply needs of the mining company. Office Chérifien de Phosphates (OCP), located in Ben Gueirr.

WEG motors of the W60 line have an optimized and robust design, with excellent power density.

WEG motors with powers between 900 and 2.500 kW, allow adjustments that guarantee high performance in environments with the most varied temperature ranges and are designed for industrial applications such as compressors, pumps, fans and mills, being able to vary speed and operate with frequency inverters and soft starters.

Flavia Marinho

Flavia Marinho is a postgraduate engineer with extensive experience in the onshore and offshore shipbuilding industry. In recent years, she has dedicated herself to writing articles for news websites in the areas of industry, oil and gas, energy, shipbuilding, geopolitics, jobs and courses. Contact her for suggestions, job openings or advertising on our portal.

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