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Penspen Revalidating Feasibility for 2,485-Mile Trans-Saharan Pipeline Linking Nigeria to Europe

3/25/2025

(P&GJ) — Penspen has been awarded a contract to update the feasibility study for the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a major infrastructure project aimed at transporting natural gas from Nigeria to Europe through Niger and Algeria.

The pipeline, spanning more than 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles), is a joint initiative by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Algeria’s SONATRACH, and SONIDEP SA of Niger. Once operational, the pipeline would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually across West and North Africa, with the potential to connect to European markets.

The TSGP is designed to boost regional energy access, enhance economic ties between participating countries, and strengthen global energy security. It also aims to reduce reliance on single-source suppliers by offering an alternative gas supply route to Europe.

“The award of the feasibility study of this high-impact project underscores Penspen’s expertise in large-scale energy infrastructure development and our commitment to advancing strategic initiatives that drive economic growth and regional stability,” said Arun Behl, Sales & Marketing Director for the Middle East & Africa at Penspen.

The project originated in 2002 as a collaboration between Nigeria and Algeria, with Niger joining in 2008. Penspen completed the original feasibility study in 2006, which found the pipeline to be both technically and economically viable.

Now tasked with revalidating and updating that study, Penspen will deliver the work from its offices in the UK and Middle East, in coordination with Dar, another Sidara brand active in the three participating countries. The scope of the study includes:

  • Regional gas market analysis
  • Environmental and social assessments
  • Economic and financial evaluation
  • Cost estimation
  • Review of relevant legislation and stakeholder consultations
  • Risk analysis
  • Development of a scope of work for Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)

By tapping into Nigeria’s large natural gas reserves and those of neighboring countries, the TSGP could contribute significantly to Africa’s energy independence. The pipeline is also viewed as a strategic link to Europe, helping diversify supply and mitigate geopolitical risk.

In addition to enhancing energy security, the project is expected to generate economic benefits through job creation, infrastructure upgrades, and investment in local industries. It also supports the global shift toward lower-emission fuels, positioning natural gas as a cleaner alternative to coal and other higher-carbon sources.

Penspen has extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects across Africa, including its work on the over 6,000-km (3,728-mile) Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP). That project included feasibility and early-stage engineering studies for ONHYM and NNPC Limited.

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