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The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: Concrete Progress vs. Moroccan Illusions

Algeria, Nigeria, and Niger have recently signed agreements to accelerate the implementation of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) , a strategic project aimed at transporting Nigerian gas to Europe via Algeria. In contrast, Morocco is desperately trying to promote its alternative, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline , a project plagued by financial and technical uncertainties , appearing more as media propaganda than a viable initiative. The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: A Reliable and Advanced Project The TSGP spans 4,128 km and is expected to transport 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Nigeria to Algeria, where it will be exported to Europe via the Transmed Pipeline (linking Algeria to Italy through Tunisia) or as liquefied natural gas (LNG) . The recent agreements between Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria include: ✔ An updated feasibility study to ensure competitive costs and a reasonable timeline, ✔ A compensation agreement , ✔ A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between th...