Polyfilm Packaging Nigeria Limited, a manufacturer specializing in flexible packaging for the food and consumer sectors, has reported substantial energy cost savings of over 25% after transitioning from diesel to gas. The move to gas comes as rising diesel prices present challenges for businesses, prompting a shift toward more sustainable and cost-effective energy alternatives.
Vikram Gursahaney, the co-founder and executive director of Polyfilm Packaging, highlighted the significance of energy costs in the manufacturing industry, which can contribute up to 50% of operational expenses. The company, founded in 2008 and based in Ibadan, Nigeria, initially faced challenges due to the lack of a gas pipeline in the area. Despite this, Polyfilm Packaging opted for Clarke Energy’s range of gas plants and entered into an agreement with a gas supplier to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) to the plant.
Gursahaney explained that although CNG is relatively expensive, it proves to be more economical than relying on diesel, especially considering the significant increase in diesel prices. Since the initial purchase, Polyfilm Packaging has expanded its plant’s capacity, primarily running on gas.
Clarke Energy, the provider of gas engines and related services, played a crucial role in designing the entire power solution, covering various stages from engineering design to engine delivery, installation, commissioning, and ongoing equipment maintenance.
Yiannis Tsantilas, the Managing Director of Clarke Energy in Nigeria, emphasized the partnership’s alignment with the company’s mission to extend value to manufacturers situated in regions without access to piped gas but with the ability to utilize bottled gas. The collaboration with Polyfilm Packaging reflects the broader trend in industries seeking sustainable and efficient energy solutions to navigate cost challenges and contribute to environmental conservation.
