Nigeria and Morocco are moving closer to signing a major agreement for the long delayed African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project, a massive transcontinental energy corridor expected to reshape gas supply and trade across West Africa and Europe.
Officials from both countries say an intergovernmental agreement for the $25 billion pipeline (estimated) is expected to be signed before the end of 2026, marking one of the most significant milestones for the project since it was first proposed nearly a decade ago.
The pipeline, also known as the Nigeria Morocco Gas Pipeline, is planned as a 6,900 kilometre hybrid offshore and onshore network stretching along the Atlantic coast. It would transport Nigerian natural gas through 13 West African countries before reaching Morocco and eventually connecting to European gas markets.
The project is designed to carry up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas annually. About half of that capacity is expected to supply Morocco and support exports to Europe, while the rest would help improve energy access and industrial development across participating West African nations.
According to Morocco’s hydrocarbons and mining agency ONHYM, feasibility studies and front end engineering design work have already been completed. The next phase will involve creating a regulatory and political coordination framework among the participating countries.
A joint venture between Morocco’s ONHYM and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company is also expected to be established to oversee financing, construction and execution of the project.
Officials say the pipeline is structured in phases rather than relying on one large final investment decision. Initial segments are expected to connect Morocco to gas reserves in Mauritania and Senegal, while another phase would link Ghana to Côte d’Ivoire before eventually connecting to Nigerian gas fields.
First gas deliveries from the early phases of the project are expected around 2031, according to Moroccan energy officials. Funding discussions are still ongoing, with financing expected to combine debt and equity from multiple partners and institutions.
The project has gained renewed importance as Europe continues seeking alternatives to Russian gas supplies while African governments push for greater regional energy integration and industrialization. Supporters say the pipeline could significantly improve electricity generation, manufacturing and economic connectivity across West Africa.
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Emmanuel Abara Benson is a business journalist and editor covering artificial intelligence, global markets, and emerging technology.
He has previously worked with Business Insider Africa and Nairametrics, reporting on finance, startups, and innovation.
His work focuses on AI, digital economy, and global tech trends.
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