Morocco has advanced its push to develop the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline during a series of high-level meetings in Washington, presenting updated progress on feasibility work and governance frameworks for one of Africa’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects, officials said Thursday.
The Moroccan National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines said discussions were held with US government institutions, international financial bodies and think tanks as Rabat seeks broader international support for the multi-country pipeline designed to transport West African natural gas to Europe.
The delegation was led by Amina Benkhadra, who met officials from the US Department of Energy, the State Department, the National Security Council at the White House, and development finance institutions including the US International Development Finance Corporation.
Talks also included engagements with the World Bank Group, Mission 300, and policy research centres such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Stimson Center and the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center.
According to ONHYM, the discussions focused on the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline (AAGP), also known as the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, which Morocco describes as a strategic project for regional integration, energy security and industrial development.
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The delegation presented what it said were major milestones achieved in recent months, including the completion of feasibility studies and Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work, as well as progress on an intergovernmental agreement covering participating West African states.
Officials said the agreement framework, once finalised, is expected to be signed by heads of state from countries along the proposed route, which spans multiple members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The project is being developed in coordination with Nigeria’s national oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, which is expected to co-lead the project company alongside Moroccan institutions.
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ONHYM said discussions in Washington also addressed the creation of a dedicated project company responsible for financial structuring, operational planning and implementation oversight, as the initiative moves closer to a final investment decision.
The proposed pipeline, which would stretch roughly 6,900 kilometres along the West African coast, is designed to carry up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas per year once fully operational. It would pass through 13 countries and be developed in phases, with initial deliveries currently targeted for around 2031.
Officials said international interest is growing in the project due to its scale and its potential role in linking African gas resources to European energy markets, particularly as global supply chains remain sensitive to geopolitical disruption and shifting energy demand.
ONHYM added that the Washington meetings also included discussions on critical and strategic minerals, highlighting potential synergies between the gas corridor and broader energy transition supply chains.
The Moroccan delegation said US institutions and think tanks expressed interest in both the pipeline project and Morocco’s wider positioning in the energy and mining sectors.
The push comes as Morocco seeks to strengthen its role as a regional energy hub, combining infrastructure development with long-term export ambitions and partnerships across Africa and beyond.
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Officials said further technical and diplomatic consultations will continue in the coming months as participating countries work toward finalising agreements and advancing the project toward investment approval.
