فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat, Morocco: Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali confirmed the progress of the Nigeria-Morocco Gazoduc gas pipeline project during a question-and-answer session at the House of Councillors on Tuesday.
The pipeline’s route has been optimised:
Benali explained that the project is currently in the phase of determining the optimal route for the pipeline, with most of the feasibility and technical design studies completed, with a particular focus on determining the appropriate route.
On-the-ground evaluation studies:
The minister noted that the next steps include follow-up evaluation studies on the ground, as well as a study of the environmental and social impact of the project.
Important regional project:
Ms Benali emphasised that the Nigeria-Morocco gazoduc project is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to promote regional and continental integration.
Field studies begin:
In early May, the Fundasol/Itafat consortium, in charge of the project’s ground survey, launched the first topographic survey on the northern part of the pipeline, which passes through Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal.
An important step towards completion:
This was a major milestone in the realisation of the mega project, which is designed to supply natural gas to West Africa and southern Europe.
Final investment decision in December 2024:
The Final Investment Decision (DFI) for the project is expected to be made in December 2024, the Managing Director of Nigeria’s NNPC Limited, Mr Millie Kyari, told the CERAWeek conference in Houston (US) in late March.
Gas: A solution to Africa’s energy shortage:
Mr Kyari emphasised that some African countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, are facing challenges related to energy shortages, not energy transition. ‘We recognise the importance of energy transition, but gas is the least expensive way to achieve it. We clearly see the opportunities that gas offers. We are currently building a number of major pipelines and other gas infrastructure that will provide gas to a number of networks.’
A strategic project for development:
The Nigeria-Morocco gazoduc project, the longest offshore gazoduc project in the world, with a length of about 5,600 kilometres, is a strategic project to improve energy infrastructure, promote regional cooperation and achieve a real energy transition in West Africa.
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