Clean Water, Clean Future: CBC Partners Unite with JX Purification to Combat Water Scarcity in Africa while Supporting Morocco’s Ambitious $12 Billion National Water Plan (2020–2050)

Yantai, China, April 17 2025 — Recognising the urgent and growing threat of water scarcity across the African continent, the CleanTech Business Club (CBC) proudly announces a historic strategic partnership for Clean Water Transformation between Nanjing Junxin Environmental Technology (JX Purification), a subsidiary of the Wanhua Group; Cleanvestree Africa, CBC's strategic joint venture; and Coreas High-Tech.

Water scarcity is arguably the most pressing resource challenge facing Morocco and Africa—more critical even than energy access. Over 400 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to safe water.

Morocco itself faces severe water stress, with per capita water availability dropping from 2 560 m³ in the 1960s to under 620 m³ today. In response, the Kingdom of Morocco has launched an ambitious $12 billion National Water Plan (2020–2050) and is investing significantly in desalination, including mega-projects in Agadir, Casablanca, and Dakhla.

This strategic partnership comes at a pivotal moment, as Morocco emerges as a global clean hydrogen hub with over 100 GW of clean hydrogen ambitions—ambitions that will depend heavily on sustainable, clean water. Desalination technologies—especially those powered by renewable energy—are not just complementary but foundational to Morocco’s hydrogen economy.

This collaboration also marks a major milestone for the CBC Clean Water Hub, whose vision is to:

• Transition the traditional water sector into a Clean Water Industry by leveraging CleanTech and hydrogen innovations.

• Combine the multi-trillion-dollar investment ambitions of the water, hydrogen, and CleanTech sectors.

• Accelerate green desalination and unlock investor confidence through impactful technologies.

• Enable access to clean water and renewable energy across the continent through strategic collaborations.

Cleanvestree Africa, launched following the success of GFHA (Go For Hydrogen Africa), is CBC’s Africa-focused joint venture. Its mission is to deliver regenerative growth through clean water, and CleanTech innovation. By uniting international and local partners and offering end-to-end solutions, Cleanvestree Africa aims to transform key sectors such as energy, mining, construction, maritime, agriculture, and even AI and digital industries. Its African HQ and warehouse in Mohammedia, Morocco, will serve as a logistics and coordination hub.

As part of CBC’s #TogetherWeAreStronger Consortium & Ecosystems in Morocco, Cleanvestree Africa is committed to building a robust foundation for joint R&D, human capacity development, and strategic manufacturing partnerships. The Consortium’s long-term vision includes establishing a regional manufacturing hub to produce “Made in Morocco” clean hydrogen equipment—ranging from electrolysers and hydrogen storage to liquefaction and refueling systems—alongside cutting-edge CleanTech and Clean Water solutions.

In this context, JX Purification, with its advanced membrane technologies, proven track record in large-scale projects, and strong industrial backing from the Wanhua Group, stands out as a natural partner for this ecosystem. Its ability to deliver high-performance solutions at scale, paired with a commitment to collaboration and innovation, aligns perfectly with CBC’s mission to foster sustainable, locally rooted industrial capacity across the continent.

This vision is strongly supported by a growing academic ecosystem, notably through the appointment of Prof. Jaouad Boutahar of EHTP as CBC Co-Chair of the Clean Water Hub (In Charge of R&D and Academia). EHTP is a leading research institution advancing next-gen water infrastructure, smart agriculture, and renewable-powered desalination. The joint EHTP–GuofuHee–GFHA Center for Excellence in Hydrogen further reflects the power of academic–industry collaboration in driving innovation.

Mostafa Boulal, CEO of Coreas High-Tech,  CBC Chair for Morocco & Co-Chair of CBC Clean Water Hub (In Charge of Africa). CEO of GFHA (Go For Hydrogen Africa), emphasized the urgency and scale of the mission:

“Africa’s clean water challenge is immense—and the ability to scale quickly is absolutely critical. JX Purification, backed by the industrial strength of Wanhua Group, is more than just a provider of high-quality technology; they are a strategic partner with the capacity to meet surging demand across the continent. With over 20 years of experience in Morocco’s clean water sector, we know that success hinges on three factors: quality, affordability, and scalability. Our recently completed Clean Water Project at Danialand Waterpark & Resort in Agadir is a perfect example—demonstrating that water produced from renewable energy sources is not only sustainable but also cost-competitive. It’s a win-win for both people and the planet.”

Su Tao, Business Manager at Nanjing Junxin Environmental Technology Co., Ltd (JX Purification), expressed strong enthusiasm:“We are thrilled to partner with such credible actors in Morocco and Africa. We truly believe that Africa will play a leading role in the global clean water transformation. Our philosophy aligns with CBC’s #TogetherWeAreStronger spirit: it’s only by joining forces that we can support Morocco and the continent in its exponential growth.”

Tomasz Slusarz, Founder and Vision Streamliner of the CleanTech Business Club, and Co-Founder of Cleanvestree Africa concludes:“Today, we unite the world’s leading minds from CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen, and Clean Water. With JX Purification on board, we are prepared to drive transformation not only in water, but across critical industries—from energy majors to digital platforms. Water is the starting point of it all.”

Thumbs Up for CleanTech, Clean Hydrogen, and Clean Water—Best Friends Forever! #TogetherWeAreStronger