TRIPOLI, Sept 17 (AGCNewsNet) – Libya and Nigeria have agreed to revive a long-stalled natural gas pipeline project aimed at transporting Nigerian gas to Europe through Libyan territory, a move seen as a strategic boost for both nations amid Europe’s push to diversify energy sources.

At a high-level meeting in Tripoli, Libya’s Minister of Oil Khalifa Abdul Sadiq, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) CEO Bayo Ojulari agreed to accelerate technical collaboration on the project. According to Libya Update, published September 13, the two sides will exchange technical data to conduct feasibility studies before signing a memorandum of understanding to establish the project’s operational and legal framework.

Described as a potential new “strategic artery,” the pipeline would position Libya as a key energy corridor while expanding Nigeria’s access to European gas markets. Officials emphasized that the project could significantly strengthen Africa’s role in the global energy landscape.

The renewed momentum follows previous talks between the two countries, including a joint meeting on the sidelines of the 2024 Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Houston. However, progress has long been stalled by political instability and logistical challenges.

With Europe actively seeking alternatives to traditional energy suppliers, the revival of the Libya–Nigeria pipeline is being closely watched as a timely development with far-reaching geopolitical and economic implications.

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