Infrastructure Deficit Slows Push For Natural Gas Expansion In West Africa Amid New Deals
West Africa's natural gas expansion is being hindered by a significant infrastructure deficit, despite new investment deals. Experts argue that the ability to execute projects and build necessary infrastructure is now as critical as the region's gas reserves.
Why it matters
Infrastructure challenges in West Africa impact global energy supply chains and the economic development of the region.
Infrastructure deficit is slowing push to explore new gas frontiers in the West Africa sub region.
Currently, West Africa’s push to expand natural-gas production is entering a phase where the ability to build infrastructure and deliver projects on schedule may be as important as the region’s reserves, according to Regional Segment Leader for Energies and Chemicals at Schneider Electric West Africa, Iretomiwa Odusote.
The concerns is coming as Nigeria advances a new wave of gas investment, including the Final Investment Decision by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria and AMNI International Petroleum Development Company on the Ima Gas Development Project.
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