The Africa–Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) — formerly known as the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline — is a proposed $25bn, approximately 6,900km hybrid offshore-onshore gas pipeline connecting Nigeria’s gas fields to Morocco and onward to Europe via 13 West African countries. Nigeria and Morocco are targeting Q4 2026 to sign a definitive intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Presidents Tinubu and King Mohammed VI, following completion of FEED studies and an environmental and social impact assessment published July 2026. The pipeline’s maximum capacity is 30 billion cubic metres per year. The Moroccan segment alone spans 2,220km (1,830km onshore + 390km offshore) and represents a $25bn investment within the broader project. FID is expected Q4 2026; commercial operations targeted for 2031.
Project Details
Key Issues / Risks
Morocco has no significant domestic gas reserves of its own — the pipeline's credibility depends on Nigeria's ability to supply gas through 13 transit countries with very different political and security contexts (including the Sahel). Algeria's rival Trans-Saharan pipeline (already under construction on its section) is a direct competitor for European gas market access. The initial commercial gas supply is expected from Mauritania and Senegal fields — not Nigeria — until later phases.
Latest Development (Detail)
July 16-17, 2026: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Moroccan segment published (Asharq Bloomberg), detailing 4 compression stations, 2 receiving terminals, and 6 construction camps along 2,220km of Moroccan pipeline. May 13-14, 2026: Nigeria and Morocco confirmed via foreign ministers that IGA signing is targeted for Q4 2026, to be concluded by Tinubu and Mohammed VI. May 2026: ONHYM officials visited US seeking DFC funding; US expressed interest per Nigeria's Finance Minister Wale Edun.
What Happens Next
IGA signing between Nigeria and Morocco — targeted Q4 2026. This is the definitive confirmation event for the project's FID track.
Commercial Opportunity
Africa's most ambitious gas corridor — if it reaches FID, it unlocks procurement across 13 countries for civil works, pipeline materials, compression systems, marine installation, camp services and environmental monitoring.