The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), one of Africa’s largest energy initiatives, is making significant progress. Of the 4,000 km planned, 1,800 km remain under review before the project’s completion, which aims to supply natural gas from Africa to Europe, reducing the continent’s dependence on Russian gas by 2027.
According to the latest report from the consortium managing the project, only 100 km of the pipeline remain to be completed in Nigeria, while 1,000 km are under development in Niger and 700 km in Algeria. The pipeline is set to be a strategic solution for diversifying Europe’s energy supply, especially amid ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the global energy market.
Algeria and Nigeria, both major natural gas producers, will be the primary suppliers for the pipeline, which will cross the Sahara Desert and directly connect Africa to Europe’s energy market. “This project is crucial for ensuring Europe’s energy security while also strengthening the economies of the African nations involved,” a TSGP representative stated.
Once completed, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline is expected to transport up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to Europe, easing the continent’s reliance on Russian gas, a strategic goal for the European Union by 2027.
In addition to economic benefits, the project is set to generate jobs and boost infrastructure development in the countries along the pipeline route, creating a network of opportunities for both Africa and Europe.
