Partially replacing Nord Stream 1: Three African countries are building a gas pipeline to Europe.

Three neighboring African states have decided to join forces and implement a large-scale energy project: the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Republic of Niger, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The online publication BIA reports that African countries have already begun construction of the 4128-kilometer Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) from Warri in southern Nigeria to the Hassi Messaoud gas hub in Algeria, via Niger. The pipeline is planned to supply up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Nigeria to Europe.

For comparison, the design capacity of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline is 61,96 billion cubic meters per year. During its operational period, the pipeline delivered an average of 58,8 billion cubic meters annually from Russia to Europe.

According to Niger's Oil Minister, Hamadou Tini, Niger will begin construction of its 720-kilometer section in early 2027. At the final stage, the pipeline will connect to existing infrastructure in Algeria to access Mediterranean export terminals and pipelines serving European markets.

The new section will stretch approximately 1210 kilometers from the border with Niger to the city of Oulef in southern Algeria. It will then connect to the existing infrastructure leading to Hassi Messaoud, one of the largest natural gas fields in Africa. Much of the pipeline infrastructure in Algeria already exists, simplifying and accelerating the pipeline's construction. Interest in the project has increased following the cessation of gas supplies to Europe from Russia via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline and the EU's plans to completely stop purchasing gas from Russia.

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[Mikhail Ivanov]

And he must become a legitimate target!

[Montezuma]

Quote: Mikhail-Ivanov

And he must become a legitimate target!

For America? I wonder how they feel about such a competitor in the European gas market. The joint venture was clearly a liability, and its destruction wasn't just a political goal.

[Mini Mokik]

I think the US is okay with this. It was nothing for them to destroy a Russian pipeline. And a pipeline in Africa, and one that runs through several countries... Keeping cannibals under control is easier than negotiating with Russia 🤔

[Starover_Z]

Quote: Mikhail-Ivanov

And he must become a legitimate target!

It still needs to be built and organizational issues resolved, this won't happen anytime soon.
So maybe Gazprom will then catch its breath and start supplying its gas to other Russians, not just those living in central Europe?

[tralflot1832]

Who's funding this celebration of African generosity, especially through "hot spots"? Who's the author and sponsor? It's a fun project.

[TermNachTer]

Good afternoon, Andrey. Considering Algeria's less-than-ideal relations with its neighbors, anyone and everyone will be trying to sabotage the gas pipeline, even if it's built. And many are willing to do so.

[tralflot1832]

Nikolai, good afternoon. What's the key to figuring out what this online publication of the VIA is? The Internet has tolerated even worse heresy. If it's Bulgarians, then this is complete nonsense.

[TermNachTer]

Who cares who voiced this nonsense? Chattering is not like carrying bags of cement))) I suppose it's a calming therapy for gay-Europe))) like we'll manage without gas from Russia and the Gulf. As the saying goes, we've seen bigger midgets)))

[SAG]

If it is built, of course, everyone who is not too lazy will blow it up

Rather than blow it up, the locals will steal it... Niger is the poorest country in the world! I sense there will be as many cuts as Christmas lights! Or an astronomical transit fee. So that the local authorities can fight back against their own natives. And they'll still blame Russia!

[TermNachTer]

Well, cutting in is for the locals. But blowing things up will be quite well paid.

[paul3390]

I wonder if they've reached an agreement with the Tuaregs yet? Because otherwise...

[Captain Pushkin]

Quote: TermNachTER

Algeria doesn't have the best relations with its neighbors; if the gas pipeline is built, anyone and everyone will try to undermine it.

And for money, even the lazy ones will join in...

[TermNachTer]

It's a sacred thing))) for money, only idiots won't join)))

[Krasnoyarsk]

Quote: TermNachTER

This is a gas pipeline. If it's built, of course, everyone and their dog will try to blow it up. And many people are not too lazy.

And the leaders of Algeria, Niger and Nigeria are not even aware of this possibility?
And I think that everything is taken into account there.

[TermNachTer]

Guarding thousands of kilometers of pipeline in the desert? With today's drone technology and its availability to everyone. You don't need to go to the pipeline; you need a drone and someone who knows how to operate it. The cost is $50—that's the maximum.

[nerd.su]

Quote: TermNachTER

With today's UAV technology and its availability to everyone, you don't need to go to the pipeline; you need a drone and someone who knows how to operate it.

Bury it deeper, and cover it with rubble, and concrete slabs here and there. Then it'll be easier to send a suicide bomber in a normal fighter-bomber. And even then, you still have to hit the target.

[TermNachTer]

Ha-ha three times))) Have you calculated the scope of work? And the cost? It will take about 10 years to build, and I'm afraid to even talk about the cost.

[nerd.su]

Quote: TermNachTER

It will take me 10 years to build, and I’m afraid to even talk about the cost.

Only ten!? This is Africa, I think, counting from the initial idea, which was in 1970, it will take about 100 years to build. That is, more than 40 years.
And the cost... It's not worth it. Even a standard buried gas pipeline won't be taken down by just any drone. And if you're choosing from the drones that are readily available... Basically, it's easier to just drive up in a car/camel/donkey and blow it up.

[TermNachTer]

Digging a wide trench in the sand is a fascinating activity, and most importantly, it never ends.

[nerd.su]

Quote: TermNachTER

Digging a wide trench in the sand is a fascinating activity, and most importantly, it never ends.

Let's start with the fact that the Sahara isn't just sand, or even mostly sand. Although there is certainly a lot of sand, especially in some places.

So, who's digging, and why? The gas pipeline builders? They still have half a century to live.

[Krasnoyarsk]

Quote: TermNachTER

Guarding thousands of kilometers of pipeline in the desert?

I'm not talking about security and UAVs, I'm talking about the brains of the leaders of states who decided to jointly build a gas pipeline.

[Brturin]

Quote: tralflot1832

Who is the author and sponsor? It's a fun project.

Europe was planning to abandon gas by 2050, and here we have a billion-dollar project - laying pipes, compressor stations, etc., although Azerbaijan itself cannot find investors to increase the capacity of TANAP... year after year, calling on Europe to invest

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) is ready to increase gas supplies to Europe, provided it receives support from EU financial institutions and funding from European countries, said company President Rovshan Najaf, https://www.interfax.ru/business/1050507

And then, after the elections, the Armenians might want Azerbaijani gas... and the question is, compared to SP-1, how much gas will reach the Germans - Spain, France, Italy - will happily take this gas instead of LNG

[nerd.su]

Quote: tralflot1832

Who's funding this celebration of African generosity, especially through "hot spots"? Who's the author and sponsor?

The authors are Algeria and Nigeria, or rather their state-owned gas companies, who are also the sponsors. Plus the African Bank, the IMF with its banks, the Europeans with their Total, and so on. Gazprom tried to get involved. This project has been slowly progressing since 1970, in typical African fashion. It might be built by 2070. Niger is a member of the AGS, so we have some influence on this process. In fact, our side has long been interested in Africa as a potential supplier of energy resources to Europe, including oil, gas, and uranium. They're trying to redirect oil and gas flows within Africa, where there's considerable demand. They want to grab the uranium and control its export to Europe, and, by the way, they're also trying to build nuclear power plants in Africa. And the Europeans would buy everything from us. But the US is always vigilant...

[Krasnov]

Algeria itself has a lot of potential gas, but there's no money for exploration. And then there's the gas pipeline from Nigeria.

[_DD_]

Europe's problem isn't with gas, it's with its head.

[SAG]

There is no such problem there; in the EU, the head has long been replaced by a food receiver and a repeater of the owner’s will.

[Krasnoyarsk]

Quote: _DD_

Europe's problem isn't with gas, it's with its head.

Do you think so? Or maybe it's the other way around – the ends justify the means?
The goal is Europe's age-old dream: to end Russia. And the moment was opportune: the borderlands were torn away from Russia, and all the former Soviet republics left. Russia was left, essentially alone.
The goal is simple: to undermine it economically, i.e., to prevent trade, and the West is succeeding.
And then, depending on the situation. If things don't work out with the Borderland, what if it capitulates? The Tribals and Poles will appear. No, that means they'll strike from the south. And so it will be until Russia capitulates. Or, more preferably, delivers a demonstrative blow, making it clear that Russia's patience has run out.

[Mouse]

Africa save the EU... embedded coloniality, you can't just smoke it out....

[South Ukrainian]

The late Mikhail Zadornov said that Americans are stupid, but it turns out that Europeans are even stupider.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

What's dumber? Even if there were no SVO, it would be logical for them to diversify their gas supplies so as not to be too dependent on us.

[South Ukrainian]

Quote: Andrey from Chelyabinsk

What's dumber? Even if there were no SVO, it would be logical for them to diversify their gas supplies so as not to be too dependent on us.

This diversification is too expensive. What was the problem anyway? Russia is an honest and reliable partner; you could even say we're simpletons. Now let them have their fill.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

Quote: South Ukrainian

This diversification comes at too high a cost.

This needs to be considered; it may or may not be true. And we need to look at it holistically: such a project, with their participation, will permanently strengthen their position in these African countries. And this could prove beneficial in other ways.

Quote: South Ukrainian

What was the problem anyway?

They don't want to see Russia as a strong country. And they're willing to pay for it. So they're paying.

[Mixanus]

Did PMC Wagner give them permission?
No, they didn't give it to me...heh heh
Well, they are coming towards you... Run away!!

[Mixanus]

The Vaner PMC hasn't gone anywhere, guys. They all remember this. The Russian Ministry of Defense knows this. They've been jailing them one after another, and finally!
And Prigozhin was shouting about this!!!! So many men were killed because of the Ministry of Defense's theft...
Shoigu is hesitant... But then they will ask him unofficially: FOR WHAT?
We will all be asked

[faterdom]

Niger, Nigeria and Algeria are currently countries with very different orientations, and this gas pipeline could also have political risks.
As the saying goes, let them build it; such transits won't be cheaper than joint ventures. Moreover, it's likely that our companies will be involved, including in Niger, which oversees our Afrika Korps, and in Algeria, which strongly dislikes the French and is a significant buyer of our weapons.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

Quote: faterdom

And it is also likely that our campaigns will be involved in this.

And probably at our own expense...

[nerd.su]

Quote: Andrey from Chelyabinsk

And probably at our own expense...

Unless you can prevent it on principle, lead it. It might make sense in that case, especially if you can influence the price of gas for the end customer.

[Svetlana]

Algeria. Strange. It's one of the few countries Western banks don't work with. The same goes for North Korea, Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.
An Algerian friend says this comes from the Algerian government, not the Americans.

[snow mountain]

Quote: Mikhail-Ivanov

And he must become a legitimate target!

And even beyond the law!