The Nigerian government recently signed agreements with Algeria and the Republic of Niger to advance the development of a major trans-African gas pipeline project. These agreements cover an update of the feasibility study, a compensation agreement, and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) among the energy companies from the three countries.
The project entails the construction of a 7,000-kilometer offshore gas pipeline, with a diameter ranging from 48 to 56 inches, extending from Nigeria to Morocco. Specifically, it includes a 48-inch, 5,300-kilometer-long offshore pipeline stretching from Brass Island, Nigeria, to Dakhla, Morocco. Additionally, a 56-inch, 1,700-kilometer onshore pipeline will run from Dakhla in Morocco to the Maghreb European Pipeline (MEP). The pipeline infrastructure will incorporate 13 compressor stations to ensure efficient gas flow.
The pipeline’s territorial breakdown covers 1,037 kilometers in Nigeria, 841 kilometers in Niger, and 2,310 kilometers in Algeria. Upon completion, the project will supply three billion standard cubic feet of gas daily to all West African countries, reinforcing regional energy security and economic integration.
Dubbed the ‘Wonder of Africa,’ the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) is poised to be a transformative infrastructure project. The pipeline will connect Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, with Europe’s lucrative gas market. It is designed to integrate with the existing West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP), which already supplies gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Benin, and Togo. The NMGP will extend through multiple West African nations, including Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania, ultimately reaching Morocco and Spain.
The project is expected to accelerate electrification efforts across West Africa, benefiting over 300 million people. Its strategic importance has been further underscored by the global surge in gas demand and soaring energy prices, particularly in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. By fostering regional cooperation and energy security, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline represents a landmark initiative in Africa’s economic and energy development.
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