Trans-Saharan gas pipeline
The Trans-Saharan gas pipeline (TSGP; also known as NIGAL pipeline and Trans-African gas pipeline) is a planned natural gas pipeline from Nigeria to Algeria. It is seen as an opportunity to diversify the European Union's gas supplies.
| Trans-Saharan gas pipeline | |
|---|---|
Location of Trans-Saharan gas pipeline (in red) | |
| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria, Niger, Algeria |
| General direction | south-north |
| From | Warri, Nigeria |
| To | Hassi R'Mel, Algeria |
| General information | |
| Type | natural gas |
| Partners | Sonatrach, NNPC, Government of Niger |
| Commissioned | 2015 (estimated) |
| Technical information | |
| Length | 4,128 km (2,565 mi) |
| Maximum discharge | 30 billion cubic meters per year |
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