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Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline: $25B Deal Set to Transform West Africa’s Energy Landscape
The Nigerian-Moroccan gas pipeline, known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, represents a $25 billion infrastructure project that will link West African gas fields to Morocco and onward to European markets. The 6,900‑kilometre hybrid onshore‑offshore route will have a capacity of up to 30 billion cubic metres per year, with 15 billion allocated for Morocco’s domestic needs and export. After more than a decade of feasibility studies and detailed engineering, an intergovernmental agreement is expected to be signed this year. A dedicated high‑level authority in Nigeria will coordinate political and regulatory matters across the 13 participating countries, while a joint venture between Morocco’s ONHYM and Nigeria’s NNPC will drive execution, financing and construction. Early gas flows are targeted for 2031, and each segment is designed to operate as an autonomous system to generate value early on. Though full financing is not yet secured, the project’s scale and strategic importance have generated strong investor interest. The pipeline is viewed as a catalyst for economic integration, industrial growth and energy security in the region, positioning Morocco as a pivotal energy bridge between Africa and Europe.
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Key Highlights
The Nigerian-Moroccan gas pipeline, branded as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, is poised to become a cornerstone of West Africa’s energy integration.
With an estimated investment of $25 billion, the 6,900‑kilometre hybrid onshore‑offshore route will have a capacity of up to 30 billion cubic metres per year, of which 15 billion will be reserved for Morocco’s domestic needs and exported to Europe.
Amina Benkhadra, Director General of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), confirmed that the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) will be signed this year, marking a major step after a decade of feasibility studies and detailed engineering.
The project enjoys backing from ECOWAS and will see a dedicated high‑level authority in Nigeria coordinate political and regulatory matters across the 13 participating countries. A joint venture company will be created in Morocco, owned by ONHYM and Nigeria’s National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to manage execution, financing and construction.
Early gas flows are expected by 2031, and each segment is designed to operate as an autonomous system, allowing early value creation without awaiting a final investment decision.
While definitive financing is not yet secured, the project’s scale, phased approach and strategic positioning have attracted strong interest from investors and governments alike.