Officials from Algeria, Nigeria, and Niger have signed new agreements to advance the development of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a major natural gas project aimed at delivering gas to Europe.
First announced in 2009, the pipeline is designed to transport billions of cubic meters of gas over a distance of 4,128 kilometers (2,565 miles) from Nigeria, through Niger, and into Algeria. From Algeria, the gas can be transferred via the Transmed underwater pipeline to Italy or shipped as liquefied natural gas (LNG).
During a ministerial meeting in Algiers, the three countries signed contracts to update the feasibility study and address other matters, including non-disclosure agreements between their state energy companies.
Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab noted that the updated feasibility study would outline the necessary steps to accelerate the project’s development efficiently and at competitive costs.
Although the cost of the pipeline was initially estimated at $10 billion, no new figures were provided during the meeting.
The project has gained renewed importance due to a global surge in gas demand and rising prices, triggered by the geopolitical tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
