Niger-Benin pipeline ceremony due May 20 Benin plans to officially begin work on a crude oil export pipeline on May 20. The Niger-Benin pipeline first stone laid, in 2019 Register here for the Energy Voice daily newsletter, bringing you key news and insight from across the global energy landscape. Thank you for signing up to our newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Benin plans to officially begin work on a crude oil export pipeline on May 20. Benin President Patrice Talon will participate in the official launch of construction on May 20, the Ministry of Water and Mines announced. A ceremony will be held on the site of the Sèmè-Kpodji station.