Ekpo Seeks Regional Action to Unlock Africa’s 600tcf Gas ReservesThe Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for stronger regional coordination, infrastructure development, and collective action to unlock Africa’s more than 600 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves and tackle widespread energy poverty across the continent. These include the West African Gas Pipeline, Trans-Sahara Gas Pipeline, Nigeria–Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline, and the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline. To unlock the full benefits of Africa’s gas resources, Ekpo identified four major areas requiring urgent cooperation. “The future of Africa’s energy lies not in isolated pipelines, but in connected systems, shared markets, and collective ambition,” he said.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 01, 2026 16:59 UTC