Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced that the operational phase of the trans-Saharan gas pipeline project will begin after the upcoming Ramadan. This project is a key component of the energy partnership between Algeria and Niger, reflecting the countries' collaboration in the energy sector. Following talks with Niger's President Abdourahamane Tiani in Algiers, Tebboune emphasized the importance of this logistical project to both nations.

The trans-Saharan gas pipeline is one of Africa's largest energy projects, stretching over 4,128 kilometers, with specific sections of the pipeline traversing Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria. In Nigeria alone, it extends 1,037 kilometers, while the Niger section spans 841 kilometers and the Algerian portion covers 2,310 kilometers. The pipeline aims to connect gas fields in southern Nigeria to Algeria's network, ultimately facilitating the export of gas to European markets through existing pipelines such as Medgaz and Transmed.

The pipeline is expected to have a capacity to transport between 20 and 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. This ambitious endeavor not only strengthens the energy infrastructure in the region but also promotes regional cooperation in energy supplies, potentially enhancing the economic prospects of both Algeria and Niger as they seek to meet growing energy demands in Europe.