the myths of the west african gas pipeline
In November 2004, the World Bank Group approved guarantees for one of Africa’s largest fossil fuel projects, to be carried out by a consortium led by ChevronTexaco and including Royal Dutch Shell. The proposed pipeline, which would run from Nigeria through Benin and Togo to Ghana is surrounded by controversy. This report aims to debunk the three major myths and reveal the truth behind the West African Gas Pipeline.
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