Morocco has announced its plans to initiate tenders for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project in 2025, focusing on the pipeline’s segment within its borders. This marks a significant step forward in a transcontinental energy project that promises to transform regional energy connectivity.

As outlined in the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines’ 2025 Action Plan, the tenders will cover Morocco’s 1,672-kilometer section of the 5,600-kilometer pipeline. A private company will be established to oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of this monumental infrastructure project.

The NMGP aims to connect 16 West African nations, eventually linking to the Morocco-Europe Gas Pipeline and integrating with Europe’s gas network. Key participating countries, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Morocco, have signed agreements in support of this initiative.

The project will roll out in phases, with the initial phase involving Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal. Additional agreements for gas transportation are anticipated to be signed in 2024, paving the way for subsequent phases that will extend the pipeline to other nations across West Africa.

Once completed, the NMGP is expected to benefit over 340 million people by fostering economic integration, enhancing socioeconomic development in West Africa, and bolstering energy security across Africa and Europe.