{"id":14833,"date":"2025-04-03T08:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/?p=14833"},"modified":"2025-04-03T08:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:54:20","slug":"penspen-to-deliver-feasibility-study-revalidation-for-trans-saharan-gas-pipeline-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/index.php\/penspen-to-deliver-feasibility-study-revalidation-for-trans-saharan-gas-pipeline-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Penspen to Deliver Feasibility Study Revalidation for Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penspen has been awarded a contract to provide a feasibility study update for the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a landmark infrastructure project with the potential to transform African energy dynamics, enhance economic integration, and bolster global energy security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spanning more than 4,000 kilometers from Nigeria to Algeria, the pipeline, the TSGP Project is jointly sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited (Nigeria), SONATRACH (Algeria) and SONIDEP SA (Niger), and would facilitate the transportation of up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas across West and North Africa annually, ultimately linking to European markets. This ambitious initiative is poised to unlock new economic opportunities for transit countries, foster regional cooperation, and support Africa\u2019s growing energy demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arun Behl, Penspen\u2019s Sales &amp; Marketing Director (Middle East &amp; Africa) commented:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cThe award of the feasibility study of this high-impact project underscores Penspen\u2019s expertise in large-scale energy infrastructure development and our commitment to advancing strategic initiatives that drive economic growth and regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are proud have been selected to support the next phase of this transformative project, leveraging our extensive experience in cross-country pipeline engineering and development to deliver a sustainable and efficient energy solution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TSGP Project was initiated by the collaborative efforts of Nigeria and Algeria in 2002, with Niger admitted in 2008 as a co-sponsor. In 2006, Penspen delivered the original feasibility study for the project, finding the pipeline to be technically and economically feasible and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penspen has been engaged to re-validate and update the feasibility study of the pipeline, considering earlier route options. Delivered from Penspen\u2019s offices in the UK and Middle East, and with support from fellow&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sidaracollaborative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sidara<\/a>&nbsp;brand&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dar<\/a>, which is established and active in the three countries, the study will cover analysis of the regional gas market, environmental and social evaluation, economic and financial analysis including cost estimation, legislation and consultation reviews, risk analysis, and development of scope of work for the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By harnessing the vast gas reserves of Nigeria and neighboring producers, the TSGP aims to significantly contribute to Africa\u2019s energy independence while also serving as a critical supply route for European nations seeking to diversify their energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project aligns with broader efforts to reduce global reliance on single-source energy suppliers, strengthening resilience against supply disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. Beyond energy security, the TSGP is expected to generate substantial economic benefits, including job creation, infrastructure development, and investment in local industries. It represents a cornerstone for regional development, fostering cross-border collaboration and reinforcing Africa\u2019s role in the global energy transition. By providing access to cleaner-burning natural gas, the project supports efforts to reduce carbon intensity compared to other fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Penspen has been awarded a contract to provide a feasibility study update for the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a landmark infrastructure project with the potential to transform African energy dynamics, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/index.php\/penspen-to-deliver-feasibility-study-revalidation-for-trans-saharan-gas-pipeline-project\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[7446,7444],"tags":[3234,8117,11901,2363,11902,11900],"class_list":["post-14833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-north-africa","category-west-africa","tag-feed","tag-nnpc","tag-penspen","tag-sonatrach","tag-sonidep","tag-trans-saharan-gas-pipeline-project","entry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5JWkQ-3Rf","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":12201,"url":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/index.php\/worley-awarded-feed-contractfor-the-nigeria-morocco-gas-pipeline-nmgp-project\/","url_meta":{"origin":14833,"position":0},"title":"Worley Awarded FEED Contract for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) Project","author":"","date":"April 27, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Worley has been awarded a contract to provide main front-end engineering design (FEED Phase II) services for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project. 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