Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline to Start Delivering by 2031

The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, a significant energy infrastructure project, is projected to deliver its first gas by 2031. Amina Benkhadra, head of Morocco's National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, announced that an intergovernmental agreement for the $25 billion pipeline will be signed by the end of 2026.

The pipeline, known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, will stretch 6,900 kilometers and is designed to have a maximum capacity of 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually, with 15 billion cubic meters earmarked for Morocco to support exports to Europe. The project has completed preparatory stages, including feasibility studies and front-end engineering design.

A joint venture will be established between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and Moroccan companies to oversee financing and construction. The pipeline aims to enhance economic integration across West Africa and is seen as a strategic energy bridge between Africa and Europe.

Additionally, the project is expected to deepen industrial development and support electricity generation in participating countries.