Trans-Saharan gas pipeline: Nigeria to build a south-north pipeline (per Radio Algerienne)
According to Radio Algerienne, Nigeria's minister of state for gas told APS that Nigeria will build a pipeline linking the south of the country to the north.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, Nigeria's minister of state for petroleum resources (gas) told APS that the trans-Saharan gas pipeline is a priority project. He said Nigeria will build a pipeline linking the south to the north of Nigeria. He added that Algeria launched work on its section on 4 June 2026, in the Aoulef region.
Key points
- According to Radio Algerienne, the project links Nigeria to Algeria via Niger.
- Nigeria will build a pipeline linking the south to the north of the country.
- Algeria launched work on its section on 4 June 2026, in Aoulef.
- About four final investment decisions have been taken, the Nigerian minister said.
What the dispatch says
According to Radio Algerienne, Nigeria's minister of state for petroleum resources (gas) spoke in Moscow, on the sidelines of the 28th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). He described the trans-Saharan gas pipeline as a priority project linking Nigeria to Algeria via Niger.
He highlighted the economic and development benefits of the project for the countries of the African Sahel.
Works announced
Also according to Radio Algerienne, the minister said Nigeria will build a pipeline linking the south to the north of the country. He stated that Algeria launched work on its section on 4 June 2026, in the Aoulef region.
- In Nigeria, work continues to prepare the investment plans needed.
- About four final investment decisions have been taken, with international and national energy companies taking part.
For foreign investors
According to Radio Algerienne, the Nigerian minister said about four final investment decisions have been taken with the participation of international and national energy companies.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries does the trans-Saharan gas pipeline link, according to Radio Algerienne?
According to Radio Algerienne, the project links Nigeria to Algeria via Niger. The Nigerian minister highlighted its benefits for the countries of the African Sahel.
When did Algeria launch work on its section?
According to the dispatch, the Nigerian minister said Algeria launched the work on 4 June 2026, in the Aoulef region.
What does Nigeria plan to build for this project?
The Nigerian minister said Nigeria will build a pipeline linking the south to the north of the country, according to Radio Algerienne.
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