Morocco and Nigeria plan to finalize investment decisions for a $25 billion gas pipeline by late 2025, aiming to deliver Nigerian gas to Europe through Morocco.
Morocco and Nigeria are advancing plans for a significant energy infrastructure project: a $25 billion gas pipeline intended to transport Nigerian natural gas to Europe via Morocco.
Moroccan Energy Minister Leila Benali announced that a final investment decision is anticipated by the end of 2025.
The project, initiated through a 2017 agreement between the two nations, has completed its feasibility and engineering studies.
A special-purpose company is being established to oversee the pipeline’s implementation, with the optimal route already determined.
Spanning approximately 6,000 kilometers, the pipeline will traverse 13 West African countries, including Benin, Togo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania.
It is designed to transport up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, supplying energy to nearly 400 million people and enhancing energy access across the region.
The pipeline is a cornerstone of Morocco’s strategy to become a regional energy hub, connecting Africa, Europe, and the Atlantic basin.
It is also expected to stimulate economic, industrial, and digital development, as well as job creation in the involved countries.
International financial institutions, including the European Investment Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and the OPEC Fund, have expressed interest in supporting the project.
Additionally, the United Arab Emirates has agreed to assist in financing the pipeline.
Construction of the pipeline is planned to proceed in phases, with the first gas shipments expected by 2029.
This ambitious project represents a significant step toward enhancing energy security and fostering economic growth across West Africa and beyond.
