After decades of delays and stalled negotiations, the ambitious Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project is finally gaining momentum.
Nigeria, Algeria, and Niger have taken a major step towards reviving the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP).
On February 11, 2025, officials from the three nations gathered in Algiers to finalise the deal.
Special assistant to President Bola Tinubu, Dada Olusegun, explained that the agreements include:
•Updating the feasibility study to reassess the project’s viability.
•Establishing a compensation framework to support affected communities.
•Implementing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to ensure confidentiality among the involved companies.
Pipeline To Link Africa To Europe
The TSGP will stretch 2,565 miles (4,130 km), directly linking Nigeria’s Warri hydrocarbon fields to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel hub.
Notably, Algeria will construct 1,435 miles (2,300 km) of the pipeline, accounting for over half its total length.
Upon completion, the pipeline will transport up to one trillion cubic feet of gas annually, significantly strengthening Europe’s energy security.
A Project Decades In The Making
Originally envisioned in the 1970s, the TSGP gained traction in 2002, 2005, 2006, and 2009.
However, financial and security concerns halted progress.
Recognising the urgent need for alternative energy sources, Nigeria, Algeria, and Niger revived discussions in 2022, particularly after the Ukraine crisis disrupted global gas supplies.
A $13 Billion Investment To Transform Africa’s Energy Landscape
To bring this project to life, stakeholders must invest $13 billion—with $10 billion allocated for pipeline construction and $3 billion dedicated to gas-gathering centres.
Despite previous setbacks, the recent agreements demonstrate a renewed commitment to Africa’s energy future, pushing the long-awaited pipeline closer to reality.
