The United Arab Emirates has committed to supporting the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, a major infrastructure project aimed at connecting West African gas to Europe.
Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition, Leila Benali, confirmed on Tuesday that the UAE is among the financial backers of the project, alongside the Islamic Development Bank, OPEC Fund, and the European Investment Bank. She noted that Morocco has completed the necessary feasibility and engineering studies.
Dubbed the African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline, the 6,800 km pipeline 5,100 km of which will be offshore will link Nigeria’s gas reserves to Morocco and onward to Europe. The route will pass through 15 African nations, promoting trade, energy access, and economic integration across the continent.
The pipeline will be built in three phases:
Phase One: Connects Morocco with Senegal, Mauritania, and parts of West Africa.
Phase Two: Extends from Nigeria to Ghana.
Phase Three: Links the Ivory Coast to Senegal.
With over 400 million people living along its path, the project is seen as a catalyst for regional development, infrastructure growth, and increased power access.
A joint venture between Nigeria and Morocco will oversee the project. China’s Jingye Steel Group has been contracted to supply the construction pipes.
Benali also highlighted Morocco’s ambition to lead in clean energy, pointing to its potential in green hydrogen and renewables.
