Morocco and Nigeria will sign the agreement for the $25 billion giant gas pipeline this year. This 6,900 km project, strategic for Africa and Europe, is expected to deliver its first cubic meters of gas by 2031.
Amina Benkhadra, Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines of Morocco (ONHYM), recently spoke about the progress of the Morocco - Nigeria gas pipeline project, stating that the studies are advancing in "very good conditions."
Over the years, Morocco has discovered numerous gas deposits located right next to pipelines and a large network of industrial units to the point of having a strong natural gas potential.
At the request of some opposition political parties, officials from the energy, hydrocarbons and electricity sectors have been summoned to the House of Representatives this Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11am for a working session on the surge in hydrocarbon prices and the situation of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE).
Amina Benkhadra, Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) confirmed the presence of oil deposits in several areas off Rabat-Salé, Essaouira, Agadir, Tarfaya and Boujdour, calling on explorers to continue their efforts and especially to drill wells. The potential resources are estimated by Europa Oil&Gaz at 2 billion barrels.
The African Energy Chamber has published the list of the 25 most influential players in the energy industry. Among them is the Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM).
Amina Benkhadra, Director General of ONHYM and Melissa Anne Coleman, Vice President of the oil company ConocoPhillips Morocco Ventures LTD, signed a reconnaissance contract for the onshore area called "MESORIF" located in northern Morocco during a videoconference meeting.
Some 6.6 billion dirhams will be invested between 2019 and 2021 by the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) as part of its various activities.