A $25 billion African megaproject involving a cross-continental gas pipeline between Nigeria and Morocco has begun.This system can move energy over large distances and many nations. The world is watching intently as the potential is astronomical The project, backed by the ECOWAS regional bloc, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, and Morocco’s ONHYM, aims to transport 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually along a 5,6006,200 km pipeline stretching across 13 West African nations. The system will supply gas to countries along the Atlantic coast and establish Morocco as a major energy hub for exports to Europe. Project type: A trans-continental natural gas pipeline. Cost: Approximately 25 billion.
Length: Between 5,600 and 6,200 km. Route: It will pass through 13 African nations along the Atlantic coast.
Capacity: The pipeline would transport 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year.
Supporters: The project has support from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), and Morocco’s Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM).
Benefits: It will supply gas to African countries and position Morocco as a key energy export hub for Europe.