By Ifeoluwa Odunayo
In a significant leap for Nigeria’s clean energy drive, NIPCO Gas Limited has announced the successful conversion of 15,000 vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and secured exclusive gas distribution licences from the Federal Government.
Speaking in Lagos, Nagendra Verma, the company’s Managing Director, revealed that the licences, issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), grant NIPCO Gas a 25-year exclusive distribution right across key regions, including Ibadan, Benin City, the Lekki Free Trade Zone, and the Kara-Sagamu-Abeokuta-Ibadan axis.
In a bid to expand Nigeria’s CNG infrastructure, the company has commissioned fueling stations across Lagos, Abuja, Edo, Delta, Ogun, Oyo, Kogi, and Akwa Ibom.
A strategic partnership with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited has further bolstered gas supply to industrial hubs, particularly in Lekki and along the Lagos-Ibadan corridor.
Verma also disclosed a new agreement with the Delta State Government for the construction of a CNG station and vehicle conversion workshop in Asaba.
The state’s allocation of land for the project marks a major milestone in advancing the Presidential CNG Initiative, aimed at promoting affordable, eco-friendly transportation.
“This collaboration with Delta State reflects our commitment to Nigeria’s energy transition goals,” Verma stated, emphasizing NIPCO Gas’s role in driving economic growth through cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.
