NIGAL pipeline
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NIGAL pipeline (also known as Trans-African gas pipeline and Trans-Saharan gas pipeline) is a planned natural gas pipeline from the region of Warri in Nigeria to the Algerian Mediterranean coast. Approximately 1,300 kilometres (800 mi) of pipeline will be laid down in Nigeria, 750 kilometres (500 mi) in Niger and 2,500 kilometres (1,600 mi) in Algeria. In Algeria the pipeline will supply the export pipelines to Europe (Medgaz, Galsi).
On 14 January 2002 the Memorandum of Understanding for preparation of this project was signed by NNPC and Sonatrach.[1] The pipeline is expected to be operational in 2015 with annual capacity of 18-25 billion cubic meters of natural gas. The total investment will be around US$10 billion.[2]
Russian gas company Gazprom has negotiated with Nigeria about its possible participation in the project.[3][4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Nigeria and Algeria begin study of $ 6 bn Trans-Saharan gas pipeline", Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections, 2005-05-16. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Trans-Sahara gas line startup planned for 2015", Oil & Gas Journal, 2007-07-18. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ Emmanuel Tumanjong. "Gazprom In Talks To Join Trans-Saharan Pipeline - Official", Downstream Today, 2008-03-31. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
- ^ "Gazprom eyes Saharan pipe plans", Upstream Online, 2008-04-16. Retrieved on 2008-06-08.
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