Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have agreed to move forward with a comprehensive plan to bring the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline (GOGGP) project to life — a major cross-border infrastructure effort aimed at boosting energy access and economic ties across West and Central Africa.
At a bilateral meeting held in Abuja, Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development, Antonio Oburu Ondo, signed a new communiqué that lays out the next phase of the long-discussed gas pipeline initiative.
The plan includes the creation of two joint working bodies — a Steering Committee and a Gas Supply Sub-Committee — to be staffed by officials from both nations’ energy ministries, national oil and gas firms, and regulators. Private-sector partners, including Gas Invest Limited and Amitee Global, are expected to coordinate efforts on sourcing natural gas and structuring the project’s corporate framework.
Among the key steps outlined are the completion of international agreements, formal registration of treaty documents at the United Nations, and the launch of intergovernmental task forces. These moves are expected to lay the legal and institutional groundwork for construction and operations.
Ekpo described the project as a symbol of trust and shared ambition between the two countries, saying it reflects not just an economic partnership but a long-term commitment to their people and future generations. He emphasized the importance of following due process and maintaining transparency throughout implementation.
Minister Ondo welcomed the renewed momentum, saying the pipeline could play a transformative role in strengthening bilateral relations and accelerating regional energy development. He called on the technical teams to meet deadlines and uphold the highest standards of integrity.
The Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline, once operational, could significantly expand gas infrastructure in the region, improve energy reliability, and open up new markets for both countries — marking a milestone in African energy cooperation.
