en.Wedoany.com Reported - Morocco and Nigeria plan to sign an intergovernmental agreement by the end of 2026 to jointly construct the Africa-Atlantic gas pipeline, which will have an annual transmission capacity of 30 billion cubic meters.

According to the Hespress news portal, the total investment for the project is estimated at approximately $25 billion. This combined onshore and offshore gas pipeline stretches from Nigeria to Morocco, spanning approximately 6,900 kilometers, and represents a major transnational energy infrastructure project on the African continent. Once completed, the pipeline will provide a gas supply corridor for West African coastal countries, while also connecting North African and European markets.

Of the 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas arriving at Morocco's Atlantic coast, half will be supplied to the Moroccan domestic market, while the remaining 15 billion cubic meters are planned for export to European Union countries. This arrangement will help Morocco enhance its energy self-sufficiency, while providing Europe with a source of pipeline natural gas from Africa, thereby diversifying the EU's natural gas import channels.

The gas pipeline project is regarded as a significant initiative for regional energy cooperation in Africa, involving Nigeria, Morocco, and multiple transit countries. The construction timeline and financing plan will be further clarified following the signing of the intergovernmental agreement.

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