Nigeria, Niger and Algeria are accelerating work on the long-awaited Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a 4,128-kilometre energy corridor designed to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually to European markets, according to CGTN News Africa. The project is gaining renewed momentum as Europe continues efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on Russian gas supplies.
The three countries recently held the fifth ministerial meeting of the TSGP Steering Committee in Algiers, where they approved the final updated feasibility study and reaffirmed their commitment to moving the project into the execution phase. Algeria has already launched construction of its section of the pipeline, marking a major milestone for one of Africa’s most ambitious cross-border infrastructure projects.
Once completed, the pipeline will transport Nigerian gas through Niger to Algeria’s Mediterranean coast, where it can connect to existing export infrastructure serving European markets. The estimated $13 billion project is expected to strengthen African energy integration, create new export opportunities for gas-producing nations, and enhance Europe’s energy security amid shifting global supply chains.
Energy analysts view the project as strategically significant for all three participating countries. Nigeria holds Africa’s largest proven natural gas reserves, while Algeria already operates extensive pipeline links to Europe. The TSGP is expected to boost export revenues, stimulate infrastructure development across the Sahara region, and reinforce Africa’s role in global energy markets as demand for reliable gas supplies continues to grow.
