The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has validated the Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project.
The HGA, which will supplement the existing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), establishes the framework between host states and the project company. The agreement paves the way for the construction of the 7,000-km pipeline, which aims to connect Nigeria to Morocco, delivering natural gas to all ECOWAS member states and Mauritania, with plans to eventually extend into Europe.
“Natural gas is a promising transitional energy source for the region,” said Dabire Bayaornibè, ECOWAS Director of Energy and Mines.
According to Bayaornibè, the AAGP supports ECOWAS’ strategic integration, driving economic, industrial and agricultural growth while contributing to global climate change efforts through increased natural gas availability.
Heads of State are expected to approve the HGA by the end of 2024.
