Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas sector has drawn over $980 million in private investments in just 18 months, with vehicle conversions soaring from 4,000 to almost 100,000, according to Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) CEO Michael Oluwagbemi.
Speaking at the launch of the Portland Gas Ltd/NASENI CNG Daughter Station, Auto Conversion, and Training Centre in Abuja, Oluwagbemi described the CNG programme as the nation’s fastest-growing energy sector, driven by government incentives and private sector partnerships. From only five states with CNG infrastructure last year, coverage has expanded to 20 states with 315 conversion centres, projected to reach at least 30 states and the FCT by end-2025.
He cited major investments, including BUA Group and Nigerian Bottling Company’s N720bn commitment to CNG trucks and 100 fuelling stations, and urged that CNG allocated for vehicles be protected from diversion to power plants.
Portland Gas CEO Folajimi Mohammed described the newly launched facility as a gas hub with an auto-conversion centre, training school, and refill station, as well as LPG sales approval. He noted that PCNGI subsidies make conversions free for members of NARTO, NURTW, and Bolt drivers.
NASENI DG Khalil Halilu said the Kubwa Expressway location is strategic for connecting northern and southern Nigeria, while the House of Representatives pledged to introduce legislation safeguarding auto CNG supply.
