US, China to invest in Atlantic Africa Pipeline project 

The United States and China have announced their interests for investments in US$25bn Atlantic Africa Pipeline project 

Previously known as the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, the increasing international attention marks a turning point for this strategic venture in 2025. 

“The principal areas of interest include American investments in Nigeria’s natural gas sector, particularly the Nigeria-Morocco pipeline, given the country’s vast gas reserves,” said Nigerian Finance Minister Wale Edun during the IMF and World Bank Spring 2025 meetings in Washington.

Chinese industrial giant Jingye Group has already announced its participation through its British subsidiary, Jingye British Steel, which will supply steel for the pipeline’s construction.

Commissioning by 2029

Amina Benkhadra, Director General of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), confirmed significant acceleration in development, with the first sections expected to be progressively commissioned by 2029.

The project has undergone extensive engineering studies that support its commercial feasibility, in line with international standards.

In Morocco, the land section will connect Dakhla to the Maghreb-Europe network near Ouezzane, according to ONHYM’s 2025 action plan. The country has initiated a US$6bn tender to develop its gas infrastructure and connect its network to the Atlantic Africa Pipeline. The platform will play a key role in transporting natural gas and green hydrogen between Africa and Europe, supporting energy transitions at various scales.

Moroccan Energy Minister Leila Benali said that feasibility and FEED studies have been completed for the pipeline. She emphasised the projects' aim to tap into the global LNG market early on. 

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