Morocco has officially finalized the route of the landmark Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline — a $25 billion, 6,000-kilometer project set to connect West Africa to Europe through the Atlantic corridor.

Speaking before the House of Councilors in Rabat on Tuesday, Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition Leila Benali confirmed the completion of feasibility and initial engineering studies, marking a major milestone for the massive transcontinental initiative.

“The optimal route has been validated, and all intergovernmental and host country agreements have been approved,” Benali announced, adding that the pipeline will be developed in phases through a joint venture between Morocco and Nigeria.

Expected to carry between 15 and 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, the pipeline will run through several West African countries and could benefit around 400 million people across 13 nations.

The project is part of Morocco’s broader strategy to become a critical energy hub connecting Africa, Europe, and the Atlantic.“The final investment decision is expected by the end of this year,” Benali noted.In tandem with the pipeline plans, Morocco has also launched a call for expressions of interest to build a domestic gas infrastructure network.

This network will link the port of Nador to major cities such as Kenitra, Mohammedia, and Dakhla — eventually integrating with the international pipeline.

Presented as a strategic driver for energy security, regional integration, and job creation, the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline aligns with the continent’s push for sustainable development and the global energy transition.

“This is more than a pipeline — it’s an engine for economic, industrial, and digital growth across the region,” Benali said.