Cosumar launches LCO₂ production project in Casablanca to boost industrial diversification, sustainability
Cosumar invests over 500 million dirhams in a Casablanca-based LCO₂ plant, targeting import substitution, industrial growth, and reduced carbon emissions across multiple sectors.
MOROCCO – Cosumar has announced the launch of a new industrial project focused on producing liquid food-grade carbon dioxide (LCO₂), as part of its strategy to diversify operations and strengthen industrial performance.
The Morocco-based group said the project will involve the construction of a dedicated production unit in Casablanca, marking what it described as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region.
The development forms part of a broader structural approach aimed at expanding high value-added activities integrated into its industrial system.
In a statement, Cosumar said the project is based on the recovery, purification, and conversion of carbon dioxide generated from its industrial processes.
The facility will produce liquid food-grade CO₂ with a purity exceeding 99.9%, meeting international standards set by the International Society of Beverage Technologists and the European Industrial Gases Association.
“This project reflects our commitment to industrial innovation and the development of high value-added activities integrated into our production system,” the group said.
Cosumar added that the initiative will transform existing industrial flows into a strategic resource serving multiple sectors, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, deep freezing, and desalination.
The investment in the project is expected to exceed 500 million Moroccan dirhams, reinforcing the company’s position within the national industrial landscape.
The group said the plant will also contribute to reducing reliance on imports by enabling local production of a gas that was previously sourced from abroad.
The Casablanca-based production unit is scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2026, with an initial capacity of 20,000 tonnes annually.
The company noted that advanced technology required for the project is already being deployed as part of the first phase at its refinery in Casablanca.
According to Cosumar, the initiative aligns with its broader sustainability and efficiency goals. “The project will contribute to reducing our carbon footprint while creating added value and supporting job creation,” the group stated.
The company highlighted that it has already achieved a 50% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions since 2016, underscoring the impact of its environmental and industrial strategy.
Cosumar added that this development represents the first phase of a wider program that could be expanded to other industrial sites. Future plans include the production of renewable green LCO₂ derived from biomass, aimed at supporting the transition toward more sustainable industrial practices.
In 2025, Cosumar reported revenue of 10.48 billion dirhams (US$1.1 billion), representing a 2.4% increase compared to the previous year.
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