The 4,000-kilometer-long Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) is set to undergo an updated feasibility study by international energy consultancy firm, Penspen. The study aims to assess the regional gas market from economic and financial perspectives to provide cost estimates. Additionally, it will include environmental and social evaluations, legislative and consultation reviews, risk analysis, and the development of the scope of work for the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).
The project, jointly sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, SONATRACH (Algeria), and SONIDEP SA (Niger), will transport up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas across West and North Africa annually before reaching European markets.
Arun Behl, Sales and Marketing Director for Penspen (Middle East & Africa), emphasized the company’s commitment to large-scale energy infrastructure projects, stating, “The award of this feasibility study underscores Penspen’s expertise in energy infrastructure development and our commitment to strategic initiatives that drive economic growth and regional stability.”
The updated study follows an initial feasibility study conducted by Penspen in 2006, as the pipeline’s proposed route has evolved over time, necessitating a review. The research will be supported by fellow Sidara brand Dar. Penspen has also been involved in other major pipeline projects, such as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP).
Source: Oil Review Africa
