In a major diplomatic and energy development, the United States has expressed strong interest in investing in the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, a transcontinental energy corridor set to redefine West Africa’s role in global gas supply.

The project, which aims to link Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves to Europe through Morocco and over a dozen West African nations, gained renewed momentum following bilateral talks in Washington, D.C., during the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Wale Edun, revealed that the Donald Trump administration conveyed significant enthusiasm for the project, highlighting America’s strategic interest in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Launched in 2016 after a high-profile diplomatic engagement between Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigeria’s leadership, the Nigeria-Morocco pipeline has emerged as a beacon of regional cooperation and energy ambition. Unlike the beleaguered Nigeria-Niger-Algeria pipeline currently stalled due to security and diplomatic issues the Morocco route enjoys broad political and technical support.

Amina Benkhadra, Director General of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), also reaffirmed commitment to the project during a side event at the recent Powering Africa Summit. She emphasized the pipeline’s dual goals: fueling African development and strengthening Europe’s energy diversification.

Once completed, the Nigeria-Morocco pipeline is expected to be the world’s longest offshore gas line, creating a new energy lifeline across West Africa and reshaping the continent’s export footprint.

With U.S. backing now in the mix, the pipeline could accelerate from vision to reality bringing billions in investment, jobs, and a new era of transatlantic energy cooperation.