New Joint Venture to Accelerate Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project with a Cost of $25 Billion
In a continuous effort to enhance African cooperation and develop the continent’s energy infrastructure, Morocco and Nigeria have announced the establishment of a joint venture to oversee the implementation of the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, which boasts an investment cost of approximately $25 billion. This initiative aims to expedite the project’s progress and secure the necessary international financing for its success, as reported by the Nigerian newspaper The Guardian.
Amina Benkhadra, Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, described the establishment of this company as a “critical step” in the project’s structuring and financing process. She noted that the vision has become clearer regarding both technical and financial aspects, ensuring an effective start to the works within the specified timeline.
The pipeline will extend approximately 6,000 kilometers, crossing several countries in West Africa, with an annual capacity to transport between 15 and 30 billion cubic meters of gas. It will supply energy to 13 coastal countries, reaching nearly 400 million people, and connect landlocked nations such as Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali to the regional energy network. Furthermore, the pipeline will link to the Morocco-Europe pipeline, facilitating the export of Nigerian gas to European markets.
According to the same source, the technical studies for the project, which were completed in mid-2025, have definitively determined the pipeline’s route. The governance system will rely on a parent company overseeing regional entities responsible for each segment, under an organizational framework approved by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Last July, Togo joined the project as a public partner following the signing of an additional protocol between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, and the Togolese company “Sotogaz.”
Regarding financing, Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali previously announced that the United Arab Emirates has joined the list of major supporters of the project, alongside major international institutions such as the European Investment Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and the OPEC Fund for International Development.
The new company is expected to coordinate financing efforts and prepare for the final investment decision before the end of 2025, with the aim of commencing actual works. The project is seen as a strategic pillar to enhance energy security for West African countries and to establish a direct corridor for Nigerian gas exports to Europe via Moroccan territory.
