Documents Reveal Crucial Updates in Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project

Morocco and Nigeria are moving forward with their ambitious Atlantic gas pipeline project, with new environmental and social impact study documents detailing critical technical updates. The "Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline" project, estimated to cost $25 billion, aims to connect African gas reserves to European markets.

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sites of compressor and reception stations

The Moroccan section alone stretches 2,220 kilometers, divided into a 1,830-kilometer land route and a 390-kilometer offshore segment. This route will traverse eight regions from southern to northern Morocco. To ensure a smooth and safe gas flow, the Moroccan part of the project includes four compressor stations and two reception stations. These facilities are essential for transporting gas and regulating its pressure.

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implementation phases and actual operation

Strategic placement of the four compressor stations in Agadir, Assa-Zag, Tan-Tan, and Boujdour aims to compensate for natural pressure loss. The reception stations are crucial connection points: RS1 near Dakhla will link the offshore and onshore sections, while RS2 in Ouezzane will connect to the existing Maghreb-Europe Gas (GME) pipeline. The project also involves 61 sectional valve stations.

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Final Investment Decision (FID)

Construction logistics are being planned, with provisions for six temporary construction camps and pipe storage depots, each capable of housing 1,000 to 1,200 workers. The final investment decision is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Construction of the Moroccan section is expected to take about two and a half years, with commercial operations slated to begin in the second quarter of 2031 as part of Phase 1B.

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commercial operation