Nigeria and Morocco Strengthen Cooperation for the Establishment of the “African Atlantic Gas Pipeline”
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Nigeria and Morocco are moving forward with a monumental project to lay the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP), with a budget estimated between $25 and $26 billion, connecting the city of Lagos to the capital Rabat over a distance exceeding 6,000 kilometers, passing through 13 to 14 African countries.
The final route for the pipeline has been approved, feasibility studies and engineering work have been completed, while environmental and social studies are still in progress. A joint venture is being established between the two countries in preparation for making the Final Investment Decision (FID) before the end of 2025.
Morocco is set to launch its first tenders during 2025 for the construction of pipeline sections on its territory, especially in the initial phase that will connect it with Mauritania and Senegal.
The pipeline is expected to have a capacity of between 15 and 30 billion cubic meters annually, potentially supplying about 400 million people with gas, positioning Morocco as a pivotal hub between Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the Atlantic Ocean.
In addition to its energy dimension, the project aims to enhance regional integration, support industrial and digital development, and affirm South-South cooperation. It has garnered support from regional institutions such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), while international investors, including OPEC and various Emirati entities, have expressed interest in participating in its financing.
This giant project is poised to become a strategic lever for energy security, economic growth, and joint African cooperation.
