The long-anticipated $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project may reach a major milestone by the end of 2025, as plans to finalize the Final Investment Decision (FID) gain momentum.

Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, revealed during a session at the Council of Advisors that significant progress has been made, including the signing of key agreements among participating countries and the Host Country Agreement.

Benali confirmed, “The feasibility study and initial engineering studies have been completed, along with determining the optimal route for the pipeline.”

She also stated that the project will be executed in phases, with current efforts focused on establishing a special-purpose company to oversee the development.This company, jointly formed by Morocco and Nigeria, will be tasked with driving the FID process, which is expected to conclude by year-end.

“We are working toward making the final investment decision by the end of this year,” she added.The massive infrastructure project, spanning approximately 6,000 kilometers across West Africa, is set to deliver between 15 and 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually.

Once completed, it could provide access to energy for nearly 400 million people across 13 countries, significantly improving energy security in the region.

Additionally, Morocco has launched a call for interest to develop infrastructure linking cities such as Nador, Kenitra, Mohammedia, and Dakhla, further integrating its national gas network with the pipeline.

The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is being hailed as a transformative venture for economic, industrial, and digital development, positioning Morocco as a strategic energy transit hub for Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic basin.