Nigeria and Morocco are expected to sign a major government agreement before the end of 2026 for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, one of the biggest energy projects in Africa.
The pipeline will run about 6,900km from Nigeria to Morocco using a mix of offshore and land routes. It is designed to carry 30 billion cubic metres of gas each year. About half would supply Morocco and the rest would be exported to Europe. Early sections of the project could start delivering gas by 2031.
Two new bodies will be created once the deal is signed. A High Authority based in Nigeria will bring together ministers from the 13 countries on the route to oversee the project. A joint company in Morocco, led by Moroccan National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines and Nigerian National Petroleum Company, will manage funding, construction and delivery. Technical studies and design work are already complete, but final investment decisions are still to come.
The pipeline will pass through 13 West African countries and is meant to supply gas for power stations, factories and mining. It is also seen as a new gas supply option for Europe as it looks to reduce reliance on Russian energy.
The project is racing against the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline backed by Algeria. In February 2026, Algeria said its state company Sonatrach would begin work in Niger on a shorter land route. Even so, the Atlantic project continues to attract interest from US and Chinese investors because of its size and strategic importance.
