According to statements attributed to Amina Benkhadra, Director General of Morocco's National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), Morocco and Nigeria will retain at least 51% ownership of the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project. The statement was reported by French-language media outlet Le Desk on July 24, 2026.
The pipeline, which has been under discussion for several years, aims to transport Nigerian natural gas across West Africa to Morocco and potentially to Europe. The project is estimated to cost around $25 billion and span approximately 5,600 kilometers.
Benkhadra's comments suggest that the two countries intend to maintain majority control over the strategic infrastructure, though specific details about the remaining 49% stake were not disclosed. The pipeline is seen as a key energy security project for both nations and the wider region.
As of July 2026, the project remains in the development phase, with feasibility studies and financing arrangements still ongoing. No official statement from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) or the Moroccan government has confirmed the exact ownership structure.
