Nigeria and Morocco are set to sign an intergovernmental agreement this year for the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project.
According to a Reuters report, Amina Benkhadra, Director-General of Morocco’s Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines, made this known.
Known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, the project will span about 6,900 kilometres across a mix of offshore and onshore routes, with the capacity to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas annually, including volumes earmarked for Morocco and exports to Europe.
In an email to Reuters, Benkhadra said the upcoming agreement would strengthen coordination among participating countries and ensure smoother implementation of the project.
“Following the intergovernmental agreement, a high authority for the pipeline will be established in Nigeria, bringing together ministerial representatives from each of the 13 participating countries to provide political and regulatory coordination,” she said.
She added that the pipeline is designed to serve both regional and international markets, positioning Morocco as a key energy link between Africa and Europe.
“The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline will run along a hybrid offshore-onshore route covering approximately 6,900 kilometres. It will not only supply Morocco but also support exports to Europe, positioning Morocco as a key energy bridge between Africa and Europe,” she said.
Benkhadra also noted that the project would be executed in phases, allowing different segments to be developed independently to enable early economic returns rather than waiting for a single final investment decision.
