The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project (NMGP) has made significant strides as it enters the land acquisition and resettlement phase.
NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive, Mele Kyari confirmed the report and said the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Phase 2 study has been successfully completed, with ongoing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA). This milestone, achieved through strong regional collaboration, marks the readiness of the project for practical execution steps.
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Sustainable energy
The US $25bn initiative by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), spans roughly 7,000 kilometers. This pipeline will connect Nigeria to Morocco and extend gas supply to 13 coastal nations and three landlocked ECOWAS countries—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This project is expected to provide a stable, sustainable energy source, enhancing regional energy security and integration.
Initially launched in 2016 by Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, the NMGP combines the West African Gas Pipeline Extension Project with the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project. It is envisioned as a strategic energy corridor, fostering economic and social development across West Africa by providing a stable and sustainable energy
Nigeria, with its proven 209 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves, expressed readiness and interest in the project. The country sees natural gas as a viable and low-carbon-emission option, particularly in the context of global discussions on climate change. According to Honourable Minister of State Petroleum Resources, RT. Honourable Ekperikpe Ekpo, natural gas is considered a reliable option with low carbon emissions.