SOGEA Maroc and SOMALEV have completed two sulphur storage halls for the OCP Group under the SP2M programme. With a combined storage capacity of 120,000 tonnes, these strategic facilities showcase the expertise of Moroccan teams in delivering large-scale industrial projects requiring advanced technical capabilities.
The OCP Group is strengthening its industrial infrastructure with the completion of two sulphur storage halls at its Safi and Mzinda sites. Delivered by SOGEA Maroc and SOMALEV under the SP2M programme, the facilities are designed to reinforce the logistics capacity required to supply sulphur, a key raw material in the production of sulphuric acid and phosphate fertilizers. Their completion also highlights the contribution of Moroccan companies to the development of the country’s industrial ecosystem.
The hall at Mzinda has a storage capacity of 100,000 tonnes and consists of 22 vaults, each with an internal radius of 37 metres. The facility at Safi provides an additional storage capacity of 20,000 tonnes. Both construction projects were carried out simultaneously, requiring close coordination between specialist teams, heavy-lifting equipment and installation techniques adapted to the structures’ technical requirements.
High technical performance on a large scale
The construction of the last completed hall involved nearly 20,000 tonnes of high-quality precast concrete. The teams achieved an installation rate of approximately 1,800 tonnes of precast concrete components per week, with lifting and positioning operations performed at heights of nearly 30 metres, equivalent to a building of around ten storeys.
The projects required the deployment of high-capacity crawler cranes, including the Liebherr LR 1750/2 SX and the Terex-Demag CC2800, alongside a fleet of auxiliary equipment. Specially developed technical solutions were also implemented to meet the requirements of the assembly process.
SOGEA Maroc was responsible for delivering the structures as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, while SOMALEV handled the heavy-lifting and installation operations. The two companies worked together to adapt their execution methods, operating procedures and installation processes, with the aim of strengthening safety standards and optimising project timelines.
Moroccan expertise supporting major industrial projects
Beyond their technical specifications, the two facilities demonstrate the contribution of national expertise to Morocco’s industrial development. According to the companies, the operations were designed, planned and executed entirely by Moroccan teams, in accordance with the quality and safety requirements set by the project owner.
Despite significant operational and technical constraints, the teams successfully mobilised specialised resources, coordinated complex lifting operations and delivered the facilities in line with the project’s requirements. The achievement illustrates the ability of Moroccan companies to execute major industrial projects involving advanced technical expertise and close coordination among multiple stakeholders.
For the OCP Group, the new facilities will strengthen storage capacity for a raw material that is essential to its production chain. For Morocco’s industrial ecosystem, the project provides a concrete example of the growing capabilities of national companies in delivering technically demanding, high-value-added infrastructure.
