Nigeria And Morocco Finalize Intergovernmental Pact For 25 Billion Dollar Gas Pipeline

Nigeria and Morocco will sign a pact this year for the 6,900km African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, targeting 30 billion cubic meters in annual capacity.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 15, 2026, 3:14 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Pipeline Technology Journal

A Milestone For The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline

Nigeria and Morocco are moving to formalize the regulatory and legal structures for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 25 billion dollar infrastructure project. Amina Benkhadra, director general of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, confirmed that the upcoming intergovernmental pact will establish a high authority to oversee the project. This administrative body will be based in Nigeria and will feature ministerial representation from every participating country to ensure seamless political coordination across the 6,900 kilometer route.

Phased Development Strategy For Transcontinental Logistics

To address the complexities of cross border logistics and global financing, the developers have opted for a staged construction approach. Rather than waiting for a single final investment decision, each section of the pipeline is being designed to function independently to provide early economic value. Initial phases are set to link Morocco with gas fields in Mauritania and Senegal, while southern segments will eventually connect Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria. This modular strategy is intended to navigate the significant funding challenges associated with such an expansive energy corridor.

Energy Diversification And European Export Potential

The pipeline is engineered with an annual capacity of 30 billion cubic meters, with half of that volume specifically earmarked for Morocco’s domestic consumption and exports to Europe. European markets have shown significant interest in the project as they seek to diversify energy sources following recent geopolitical disruptions. By providing a stable link between energy rich Nigeria and the Mediterranean, the pipeline serves as a strategic bridge to fulfill the rising international demand for natural gas while securing Morocco’s internal energy future.