Top 10 Upcoming Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Worldwide

#1 – Sierra Madre Pipeline

• USA -> Mexico

The Sierra Madre Pipeline will extend more than 800 km from the U.S. border to the first phase of Saguario Energia LNG on Mexico’s West Coast ^[8]. The pipeline will provide up to 2.8 billion cubic feet (bcf) per day of natural gas to the LNG facility for liquefaction and export to buyers abroad.

#2 - Xinjiang–Guangdong–Zhejiang SNG Pipeline

• China

The Xinjiang–Guangdong–Zhejiang SNG Pipeline is a proposed gas transmission line that will transport synthetic natural gas (SNG) from western China to eastern economic centres ^[5]. At nearly 9,000 km long, the project is expected to come online in 2026 and help address energy security concerns in eastern China.

#3 – EastMed Gas Pipeline

• Eastern Mediterranean -> Greece

The EastMed Gas Pipeline is a proposed 2,000 km subsea pipeline that will move natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Greece, and then through to other parts of Europe ^[10]. The project will cost more than $6 billion euros and is currently in the feasibility stage of development ^[11].

#4 – Power of Siberia 2

• Russia -> China

After the successful completion of the Power of Siberia pipeline, proponents are looking at second pipeline project to transport up to 50 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas from Northern Russia to Western China, though supply terms have yet to be agreed on between Moscow and Beijing ^[6].

#5 - West African Gas Extension Pipeline

• Nigeria -> Morocco

The West African Gas Pipeline Extension, stretching more than 5,600 km, is a project designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco and into Europe ^[4]. This pipeline aims to enhance energy supply and foster economic growth in West Africa while promoting regional integration and cooperation.

#6 – Far Eastern Gas Pipeline

• Russia -> China

With an annual capacity of 10 bcm per year, the Far Eastern Gas Pipeline will extend the existing Sakhalin-Khabarovsk-Vladivostok pipeline and is expected to finish construction in 2027 ^[7]. It will transport natural gas from Russia’s far east petroleum fields to China.

#7 - Trans Saharan Gas Pipeline

• Nigeria -> Algeria

The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, extending approximately 4,128 km, is a massive proposed project that aims to transport natural gas from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria ^[3]. It is designed to enhance gas supply across Africa and to Europe, promoting regional energy integration and economic cooperation.

#8 – Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline

• Middle-East -> India

The Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP) is a proposed $5 billion undersea natural gas transmission line from the Gulf to India. At approximately 2,000 km in length, the project would offer India options to import natural gas from Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Qatar, Turkmenistan, and the United Arab Emirates

#9 - West–East IV Pipeline

• China

The West-East IV Pipeline is a major natural gas pipeline in China stretching 1,745 km from Wuqia County in Xinjian to Zhongwei City in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region ^[2]. This project is expected to enhance energy security and support economic development by facilitating the efficient distribution of natural gas across the country.

#10 – Trans Oriental Gas Project

• Malaysia -> China

The Trans Oriental Gas Project (TOGP) is a lengthy 2,500 km proposed pipeline that will transport natural gas from Malaysia to China ^[9]. The project is currently in the feasibility stages and is expected to begin operations by 2030.

Canada Needs More Pipelines

As global natural gas demand continues to grow and the race to build natural gas infrastructure accelerates, Canadians risk missing a critical economic opportunity.

While countries like China, Nigeria, and the U.S. move full speed ahead with massive new gas pipeline projects to meet growing energy demand, Canada lags behind, weighed down by lengthy regulatory processes and significant investor uncertainty caused by a challenging business climate.

As one of the world’s most transparent, democratic, and reliable energy producers, Canada is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this growing natural gas demand — reaping the immense economic opportunities that go with at a time when our country needs it most.

Now is the time for Canada to invest in pipeline infrastructure, secure its role as a global LNG leader, and ensure the economic benefits of reliable resource development flow to Canadians, not to other jurisdictions abroad.

SOURCES:

_{1 - https://www.offshore-technology.com/data-insights/global-top-five-upcoming-oil-and-gas-pipelines/}

_{2 - https://www.pipeline-journal.net/news/first-segment-chinas-west-east-gas-pipeline-4-begins-operations}

_{3 - https://energycapitalpower.com/trans-saharan-gas-pipeline-west-africa-iae/}

_{4 - https://www.pipeline-journal.net/news/nigeria-eyes-morocco-pipeline-supply-gas-europe-trans-sahara-plans-crumble}

_{5 - https://www.mentorimcgroup.com/2023/09/07/latest-oil-and-gas-projects-2023/}

_{6 - https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/natural-gas/112824-russias-gazprom-cuts-investment-budget-for-2025-china-remains-focus}

_{7 - https://www.gem.wiki/China%E2%80%93Russia_Far_East_Gas_Pipeline}

_{8 - https://www.ogj.com/pipelines-transportation/lng/article/55136565/mexico-pacific-signs-20-year-lng-deal-with-posco-international}

_{9 - https://www.offshore-technology.com/data-insights/top-five-upcoming-oil-and-gas-pipelines-in-asia/#:~:text=Trans%20Oriental%20Gas%20Project%20The%20announced%20Trans,is%20expected%20to%20start%20operation%20in%202030.}

_{10 - https://pgjonline.com/news/2024/april/uncertainty-clouds-eastmed-gas-pipeline-project-timeline-stakeholders-say}

_{11 - https://www.pipeline-journal.net/news/eastmed-gas-pipeline-project-timeline-uncertain-stakeholders-review-feasibility}