Algeria–Niger Thaw: Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Back on Track
23:14 17.02.2026 (Updated: 23:24 17.02.2026)
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Algeria–Niger Thaw: Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Back on Track
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced the revival of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline following talks with his Nigerien counterpart in Algiers. Practical steps toward construction will begin after Ramadan, with Sonatrach overseeing implementation.
The 4,000-km project has strategic importance as it positions Africa as a key player in the global energy market.
Key facts about the project:
Route: Nigeria Niger Algeria
Over 1,000 km will cross Niger
⏳ Background: Agreement signed in 2009, with an estimated investment of $10 billion, but repeatedly delayed due to security and other challenges.
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