Morocco's 6,900km Gas Pipeline to Connect 13 African Nations

A pipeline spanning nearly the entire West African coast just moved one step closer to changing millions of lives.

Morocco's National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines met with top US officials last week to advance the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, a 6,900-kilometer project designed to deliver natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco and 11 countries in between. The ambitious infrastructure project has completed its feasibility studies and engineering designs, marking significant progress toward breaking ground.

The pipeline will carry 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually once fully operational. That's enough energy to power homes, businesses, and industries across a vast stretch of the African continent that has long struggled with energy access.

Moroccan officials presented their progress to the US Department of Energy, State Department, White House National Security Council, World Bank Group, and US Development Finance Corporation during the Washington meetings. The discussions focused on finalizing the institutional framework needed before the Final Investment Decision can be made.

The project represents a partnership between Morocco's ONHYM and Nigeria's NNPC through a joint company created specifically for this purpose. Development will happen in phases, with initial gas deliveries currently targeted for 2031.

The Ripple Effect

The pipeline could transform energy access across West Africa, where millions still lack reliable electricity. Countries along the route will gain access to a stable, affordable energy source that can power economic growth, create jobs, and improve quality of life for communities that have waited generations for this kind of infrastructure.

Beyond energy security, the project demonstrates how African nations are increasingly leading their own development initiatives. Rather than waiting for outside solutions, Morocco and Nigeria are building continental infrastructure that serves African needs first.

The 13-country route also strengthens regional cooperation and economic ties across West Africa. When nations work together on projects this ambitious, the benefits extend far beyond the pipeline itself.

The technical completion of feasibility and engineering studies shows this isn't just talk anymore. Real planning has happened, real designs exist, and the project is moving toward the investment stage where construction can begin.

A pipeline stretching the length of West Africa will soon start delivering the energy that powers progress.