{"id":70211,"date":"2025-07-10T12:13:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=70211"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:13:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:13:36","slug":"lagos-partners-pi-cng-to-unveil-cng-powered-ferries-on-waterways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/07\/10\/lagos-partners-pi-cng-to-unveil-cng-powered-ferries-on-waterways\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos Partners Pi-CNG to Unveil CNG-Powered Ferries on Waterways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Patrick Idowu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), is set to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered passenger ferries on the state\u2019s inland waterways, in partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), and RIL Hydro Kraft Limited, promoters of CNG for marine transport.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative aims to reduce carbon monoxide emissions from diesel-powered vessels and promote a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable environment.<\/p>\n<p>To facilitate the transition, LASWA hosted a strategic engagement on Wednesday, June 9, 2025, at its headquarters in Ikoyi.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting brought together representatives from Pi-CNG, RIL Hydro Kraft Limited, key boat operators, and marine stakeholders across Lagos State.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, LASWA General Manager, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, emphasized the importance of adopting CNG-powered boats and electric ferries as part of the agency\u2019s long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions, enhance passenger safety, and lower operational costs for operators.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated that water transportation is central to Lagos\u2019 future mobility plans, with clean energy transition forming a core pillar of this vision.<\/p>\n<p>Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Project Director\/CEO of the Presidential Initiative on CNG, outlined the federal government\u2019s roadmap for CNG adoption across transport sectors, including marine.<\/p>\n<p>He shared success stories from CNG integration in road transport and assured stakeholders of technical support and enabling policies for marine sector adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Layi Solesi, CEO of RIL Hydro Kraft Limited, presented technical insights on CNG conversion processes, fueling infrastructure, safety standards, and the long-term economic benefits.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted case studies from other coastal cities and expressed the company\u2019s readiness to collaborate with LASWA and boat operators on pilot schemes.<\/p>\n<p>Boat operators at the session raised concerns over affordability, safety, engine compatibility, infrastructure availability, and maintenance challenges.<\/p>\n<p>In response, LASWA and federal representatives assured participants of an inclusive, phased implementation supported by capacity-building and stakeholder involvement at every stage.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting concluded with renewed optimism and collective commitment to a cleaner and more efficient water transport system.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders hailed the initiative as a step forward in actualizing the vision of a CNG-powered future for Lagos waterways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Patrick Idowu The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), is set to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered passenger ferries on the state\u2019s inland waterways, in partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), and RIL Hydro Kraft Limited, promoters of CNG for marine transport. 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