Algeria, Nigeria, and Niger have signed key agreements to speed up the development of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a major infrastructure project aimed at transporting natural gas across Africa to international markets. The agreements were finalized on February 11, 2025, in Algiers during a high-level ministerial meeting.
The new agreements include a contract to update the project’s feasibility study, a compensation agreement, and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between the energy companies of the three nations. These developments mark an important milestone in bringing the long-anticipated pipeline closer to reality.
The signing took place at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center in Algiers, with top government officials and energy executives from all three countries in attendance. Among them were Mohamed Arkab, Algeria’s Minister of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energy; Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources; and Sahabi Oumarou, Niger’s Minister of Petroleum. Additionally, representatives from Sonatrach (Algeria), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC LTD), and the Nigerien Oil Company (SONIDEP) played a key role in formalizing the agreements.
Mohamed Arkab emphasized that this progress reflects a strong commitment to making the TSGP a reality. He highlighted that updating the feasibility study will help determine the best way to complete the project within a reasonable timeframe and at competitive costs. This step is expected to provide greater clarity on the pipeline’s implementation and ensure a reliable energy supply for both Africa and global markets.
With the agreements now in place, the working group and engineering firm PENSPEN will begin updating the feasibility study and advancing the next phases of the project. The TSGP is a strategic initiative that will transport natural gas from Nigeria, through Niger, to Algeria, where it will then be exported to European and other international markets.
This project holds great potential for Africa, offering economic growth, energy security, and stronger regional cooperation. The commitment of Algeria, Nigeria, and Niger to move forward with the pipeline underscores Africa’s ambition to become a key player in the global energy sector.
