Why North Africa’s Pipeline Corridor Suddenly Looks SmarterThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz has brought unprecedented implications for global markets. This is precisely where North Africa’s pipeline advantage becomes strategic. This comes as the country is investing $60 billion in energy projects between 2025 and 2029, striving to increase production and export capacity. Beyond upstream projects, Algeria plans to utilize TransMed and Medgaz to export additional volumes. Existing pipelines already give Europe a strategic hedge, and the next wave of exploration could make that hedge even bigger.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 12, 2026 07:41 UTC