Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Agreement Signed

Nigeria and Morocco are set to sign an intergovernmental agreement this year for the $25 billion African Atlantic Gas Pipeline. Amina Benkhadra, head of Morocco — National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, confirmed that the 6,900 km hybrid offshore-onshore pipeline will have a maximum capacity of 30 billion cubic meters, with 15 billion cubic meters allocated for Morocco and the remainder for exports to Europe. Following the agreement, a high authority will be established in Nigeria with ministerial representatives from 13 participating countries for political and regulatory coordination. A joint venture between Morocco — National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines and the NNPC will be created in Morocco to manage execution, financing, and construction. The project, backed by the ECOWAS, has completed its feasibility study and front-end engineering design. Initial gas deliveries are expected by 2031, with the project designed in standalone segments to allow for early value creation. The pipeline aims to boost economic integration across West Africa, expand electricity generation, and facilitate industrial and mining development, while positioning Morocco as an energy bridge between Africa and Europe.