By Emmanuel Nduka
The United States has expressed potential interest in investing in the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project.
The ambitious transcontinental initiative aimed at boosting West Africa’s energy security and expanding gas exports to Europe.
Speaking after the 2025 Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed that the Donald Trump administration had shown enthusiasm for the project during bilateral discussions in Washington, D.C.
Edun emphasized that the U.S. is particularly drawn to opportunities in Nigeria’s natural gas sector, especially given the country’s significant reserves.
The proposed pipeline, launched in 2016 following a diplomatic visit by Morocco’s King Mohammed VI to Nigeria, has garnered firm backing from the Nigerian government. It stands in contrast to the stalled Nigeria-Niger-Algeria pipeline, which has been hindered by regional instability and diplomatic tensions.
Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) Director General Amina Benkhadra also provided updates on the project during a U.S. think tank event held alongside the “Powering Africa Summit” in March.
Spanning multiple West African nations, the pipeline is envisioned as the world’s longest offshore gas route once completed.
Beyond energy access for participating African countries, the project is strategically aimed at supplying natural gas to European markets.
