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Significance
The pipeline, whose construction could face numerous logistical obstacles, is meant to benefit the ECOWAS zone while also diversifying Europe’s gas supplies.
Impacts
The pipeline project could attract attention from Europe as it looks to reduce its energy dependence on Russia.
The pipeline underscores the rising profile of gas not just in Nigeria, but also in key countries along the route, such as Senegal.
Success for the project could reduce Nigeria’s severe problem of gas flaring.
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Morocco,
ME/NAF,
Nigeria,
West Africa,
Algeria,
Europe,
Mauritania,
Russia,
Senegal,
Spain,
AU,
Niger,
economy,
international relations,
energy,
foreign policy,
foreign trade,
gas,
industry,
infrastructure,
corporate,
foreign investment,
Fossil fuels
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