NNPC LTD Launches 12 CNG Stations In Nigeria’s Federal Capital, Abuja, Lagos To Reduce Transportation Costs

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) on Thursday commissioned 12 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Lagos and Abuja to reduce transportation costs in the country.

This follows the removal of petroleum subsidy by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023, which led to a significant increase in petrol prices.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, commissioned the stations, which are part of the Presidential CNG initiative.

The initiative involves a strategic partnership between NNPC and one of its partners to expand CNG stations across Nigeria, with plans to construct 35 stations nationwide.

The newly built CNG stations feature advanced technology and have a combined dispensing capacity of over 6 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF) of CNG per day, serving approximately 15,000 vehicles daily. The stations are powered by gas-driven generators, reducing carbon emissions.

According to the NNPCL GCEO, Mele Kyari, “The CNG journey is irreversible. We will roll it out across the station. Between now and December, we will construct three new CNG plants.”

This development according to the management of the company is expected to reduce transportation costs and provide a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative for Nigerians.