The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project, marking a significant milestone in the development of the 7,000-km pipeline.
The HGA, which complements the existing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), defines the terms of collaboration between host countries and the project company, setting the foundation for the pipeline’s construction.
This ambitious infrastructure will link Nigeria to Morocco, supplying natural gas across ECOWAS member states and Mauritania, with a long-term vision to extend into Europe.
“Natural gas is a promising transitional energy source for the region,” noted Dabire Bayaornibè, ECOWAS Director of Energy and Mines.
Bayaornibè highlighted that the AAGP will play a crucial role in supporting ECOWAS’ goals for regional integration, promoting economic, industrial, and agricultural growth, and bolstering climate action efforts through expanded natural gas access.
Heads of State are expected to finalize and approve the HGA by the end of 2024.
