The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, which is currently over 70 per cent in its Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase 2, will provide opportunity to monetize our abundant hydrocarbon resources, by expanding access to Energy to support economic growth, industrialization, and job creation across the African continent and other geographies said Dr. Mele Kolo Kyari, Group CEO, NNPC Limited.

Speaking at First Steering Committee Meeting on the Trans-Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project and Signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) in Abuja, Kyari said the pipeline extends far beyond gas supply to spur prosperity and economic integration between our nations.

The statement read: “We are also pleased to welcome our counterparts from NOCAL of Liberia, PETROCI of Cote D’Ivoire, SNH Benin and SONAP of Guinea for committing to collaborate with us on this project through the execution of Memoranda of Understanding.

This is a clear demonstration of the commitment of the Host Governments, the ECOWAS Commission, and the National Oil Companies to deliver on this strategic project, create wealth and value for our countries and other stakeholders.

Currently, FEED Phase II Study is over 70% and the tendering process for the Surveys, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) as well as Land Acquisition & Resettlement Policy Framework (LARPF) are on track with clear visibility into project funding.

We therefore express appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and the Nigerian Government for entrusting NNPC Ltd. with this strategic project as the National Energy Company.

We would also like to acknowledge the very critical role played by the ECOWAS Commission in co-hosting this Steering Committee meeting in addition to planned execution of the Treaty, Host Government Agreements, and other key enablers for the project.

To our partners ONHYM, we appreciate your unrelenting efforts and collaboration to make this project a success.” He said.