Niger Considers Oil Export Through Chad, Cameroon Amid Dispute With Benin | Firstpost Africa

Описание: Niger Considers Oil Export Through Chad, Cameroon Amid Dispute With Benin | Firstpost Africa

Niger is looking at partners to re-route its China-backed pipeline. It is mulling cooperation with Chad and Cameroon while a deadlock with Benin remains. Niger has also been facing severe internal security challenges that have disrupted the pipeline operations. The nearly 2000-kilometer pipeline was built and is operated by a Chinese firm- the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The pipeline begins from the oilfields in Niger and ends at the Seme port of Benin. As Niger is a landlocked nation, it needs Benin's help for its exports amid a diplomatic standoff. While The Junta-led Western African nation also faces internal security challenges. Rebel groups who want the ousted president to be back in power are now fighting the military. Just last week, a local rebel group attacked the oil pipeline and threatened more attacks if a $400 million deal with China is not cancelled.

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