Nigeria, April 14 -- The Nigerian government will sign a formal intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Morocco for a $25 billion gas pipeline before the end of the year.

The head of Morocco's hydrocarbons and mining ​agency (ONHYM), Amina Benkhadra, disclosed this on Monday, Reuters reports.

She said the new African Atlantic Gas Pipeline will stretch about 6,900 km, using both offshore and onshore routes, Reuters reported.

It is also expected to carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of gas, with 15 billion cubic meters set aside for Morocco and for exports to Europe.

The pipeline is expected to boost economic integration across West Africa by increasing electricity generation and supporting industrial and mining development.

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