Morocco is set to initiate the first tenders for the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline in 2025, marking a significant step in the development of the ambitious project. The move is part of the 2025 Action Plan from the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), with tenders focused on the pipeline’s Moroccan sections.
The first phase of the pipeline will connect Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, with additional agreements for gas transportation expected to be finalized in the coming year. A private company is to be established to oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure, according to a project document.
At 5,600 kilometers in length, the pipeline will span 16 countries along the Atlantic coast, with a direct link to the Morocco-Europe gas pipeline and the broader European gas network. The project is anticipated to provide substantial benefits not only for Africa but also for Europe.
The pipeline is viewed as a major initiative for advancing African economic integration and development. Moroccan King Mohammed VI has emphasized its significance as “a project for peace, African economic integration, and co-development” that will serve both present and future generations.
Expected to benefit over 340 million people, the pipeline will see Morocco host 1,672 kilometers of the route. Several nations, including Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and Ghana, have already signed agreements in support of the project. Last June, ONHYM also formalized Memoranda of Understanding with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and petroleum operators from Guinea, Liberia, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire.
The project continues to garner significant international support, underscoring its strategic importance for economic cooperation across the region.