Le géant chinois de l’acier, Jingye Group, est sur le point de jouer un rôle central dans le projet monumental de gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc, selon des sources médiatiques. Cette infrastructure stratégique, estimée à 26 milliards de dollars, vise à transformer le paysage énergétique et économique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, tout en renforçant les connexions énergétiques entre le continent et l’Europe.
Le groupe Jingye a confirmé son implication dans le projet en s’engageant à fournir des produits en acier de haute qualité. Zhang Yuanyuan, vice-directeur du département marketing international de Jingye, a déclaré que cette collaboration s’appuie sur l’expertise industrielle du groupe et sur les capacités de sa filiale britannique, Jingye British Steel, acquise en 2020.
Jingye British Steel has already demonstrated its expertise by participating in prestigious projects such as Beijing Daxing Airport and the Crossrail project in the UK. This experience will be put to good use in meeting the technical challenges of the pipeline, particularly in the design and construction phases of the steel infrastructure.
Le gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc, soutenu par des institutions financières telles que la Banque islamique de développement et le Fonds de l’OPEP, promet d’avoir un impact significatif sur la région. En reliant plus de 13 pays de la côte atlantique de l’Afrique au Maroc et à l’Europe, le projet vise à :
– Améliorer l’accès au gaz naturel pour les pays africains participants.
– Stimuler la croissance économique régionale, en attirant des investissements massifs.
– Renforcer les infrastructures énergétiques durables.
Tenders for the Moroccan sections of the pipeline are scheduled for 2025, marking a key stage in the implementation of the first phase of the project, which will cover Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal.
Based in China's Hebei province, the Jingye Group produces around 15 million tonnes of steel a year and exports to more than 80 countries. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 23,500 employees, Jingye is recognised as a leading player in the global steel industry.
Its achievements include emblematic projects such as the Brunei Transoceanic Bridge and the Shijiazhuang metro. Since its acquisition of British Steel, Jingye has invested heavily in modernising its infrastructure, incorporating environmentally-friendly technological innovations.
Jingye's involvement in the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project reflects its ambition to become a world leader in steel while supporting sustainable initiatives. The company is focusing on greener solutions to meet the environmental challenges facing the steel industry.
By joining this strategic project, Jingye is contributing to a transformative energy development that will benefit not only Africa, but also Europe, which is seeking to diversify its sources of energy supply.
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline embodies an ambitious vision for the energy integration of Africa and its interconnection with Europe. Thanks to partners like Jingye Group, this project is becoming a tangible reality, with the potential to reshape the economic and energy dynamics of several regions.
With this initiative, the African continent is confirming its key role in the global energy transition, while offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and international cooperation.