Morocco and the UAE signed a deal to invest in the Atlantic gas pipeline that will channel Nigerian gas to North Africa and ultimately to Europe. The deal was part of a series of memorandums of understanding signed during a state visit by King Mohammed VI to Abu Dhabi. It signals the UAE readiness to invest in the promising project, key to fostering economic integration and energy security in West Africa. The project was spurred by King Mohammed VI who agreed in 2016 with then Nigerian President Buhari to launch the project. Nigeria’s energy minister Ekperikpe Ekpo said a few days ago that works to build the pipeline will start next year.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 05, 2023 19:18 UTC