Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, announced that the gas pipeline intended to link Mauritania, Senegal, and Morocco will serve as the first phase of a more extensive project that will ultimately connect the Kingdom to Nigeria. Currently in the concept stage, the project has an estimated value of USD 1 billion and is expected to be completed by Q4, 2030. The project is designed to diversify energy supplies, strengthen regional integration, and enhance energy security while providing a route for exporting African gas to Europe.
The Trans-African gas pipeline aims to connect the continent’s largest oil producer to Europe’s lucrative gas market. The pipeline is expected to tie into the existing West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP), from which Nigeria currently feeds Ghana, Benin Republic, and Togo. The new pipeline will travel through Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania, ultimately reaching Morocco and Spain. This significant infrastructure project is seen as a strategic move to bolster economic cooperation and ensure a reliable energy supply chain from Africa to Europe.
The project will be executed in three phases, with a planned capacity of 30 billion cubic meters annually. This phased approach will integrate with existing infrastructure to ensure a seamless flow of gas. The first phase will involve connecting Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco, with most of the feasibility and engineering design studies already completed. The remaining tasks include continuing the evaluation and field studies and assessing the environmental and social impact to ensure sustainability and minimal adverse effects on local communities.
The mission of the Trans-African gas pipeline project is to diversify energy supplies, strengthen regional integration, and foster economic cooperation within the continent. By creating a robust energy corridor linking West Africa to Europe, the project aims to enhance energy security and provide a strategic export route for African gas. The Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development has announced plans to continue developing the project, with the final investment decision anticipated for next year, highlighting Morocco’s commitment to sustainable development through strategic infrastructure investments.
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