Libya and Nigeria have moved to revive one of Africa’s most ambitious energy projects, a massive natural gas pipeline designed to connect West Africa to Europe through Libyan territory.
On Wednesday, Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Rabea Abdul-Sadiq, held talks with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
The meeting focused on restarting the long-discussed transcontinental project and mapping out practical steps toward implementation.
Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation between their energy experts and to exchange technical information needed for detailed feasibility studies. These preparations are expected to culminate in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will define the framework and timeline for the project.
The proposed pipeline, described as a “mega project,” would extend from Nigeria’s vast gas reserves, pass through Libyan territory, and connect to Europe.
For Libya, it would place the country at the center of a strategic energy corridor, boosting its economic recovery while reinforcing its role as a key transit hub for African energy.
