Gas Linkage From Producing Areas To Consuming Markets To Strengthen Africa’s Energy Security

Gas, a key component of electricity generation can accelerate energy security target of African continent but this could be achieved by linking gas producing and gas consuming market along the Atlantic coast.
This assertion is based on recent outlook by S&P Global Energy which says the gas supply efficiency could expand market access, strengthen energy security and support greater integration of West Africa gas markets.
The report however suggests that realizing this vision for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline will depend on securing roughly $25 billion-$27 billion in financing, long-term gas purchase agreements and coordinated Nigerian supply — without diverting attention from the m...