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The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources Gas Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo reinstated Federal government commitment to sustain penetration of Liquified Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) to broaden alternative economic prosperity in the country.
Besides, the Executive Director Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles assured supply of affordable, Accessible LCNG while deepening cleaner energy solutions in Kano.
The Minister gave the assurance during the unveiling of LCNG distribution hub established by Rolling Energy to providing integrated LNG storage, regasification and CNG distribution in the emerging Kano market.
Dr. Ekpo reminded that growing spread of gas instructural distribution across the country was parts of the government efforts to strengthening collaboration with private organizations to translate the abundant natural gas resources into real improvements in the lives of Nigerians.
The Minister maintained that deepen gas penetration in Kano and its environs was intended to support trade and commerce, transportation, and create opportunities that brings succour to Nigerians through greater access to domestic gas.
While asserting that government cannot stop at formulating good policies on alternative solutions, the Minister disclosed the determination of the present administration to explore partnership with private sector to strengthen infrastructure requiresd to upscale investment in gas industry.
Dr. Ekpo added that the LCNG facilities demonstrate the complete philosophy of Federal government domestic gas agenda; built on infrastructure to receive and distribute gas which enable acces
According to him “the President has been unequivocal that Nigeria’s abundant gas resources must translate into real improvements in the lives of our people. It is precisely the kind of tangible delivery that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, envisioned under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“He has charged us that we must move from policies to projects, from plans to infrastructure, and from gas reserves beneath our soil to affordable energy that actually reaches our homes, businesses, industries and transportation systems”. Ekpo said
On his part, Executive Chairman Pi-CNG-EV, Barr. Ismail Ahmad reaffirmed commitment to expanding Nigeria’s gas infrastructure to ensure affordable, accessible and reliable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for motorists, describing the commissioning of additional refuelling stations by Rolling Energy as significant step towards achieving the country’s energy transition goals.
Barr. Ahmad noted that increasing LCNG distribution centres in Kano was strategic to large transport economy and commercial activities, stressing that increased investment in refuelling infrastructure would encourage more motorists and fleet operators to convert their vehicles to gas-powered alternatives.
Ahmad emphasised the need for conversion facilities and refuelling stations to grow simultaneously, noting that access to convenient and reliable refuelling infrastructure was critical to building public confidence and accelerating the adoption of CNG across the country.
He commended the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Rolling Energy Limited, Kano State Government and other stakeholders for their collaboration in developing critical gas infrastructure and reduce the cost of mobility for Nigerians.
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf represented by Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy Dr. Gadaffi Sani called for increased investment and collaboration in the expansion of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure in Kano.
Gadaffi said existing CNG refuelling stations were insufficient to accommodate the growing number of motorists and transport operators adopting the alternative fuel, stressing that more mother and daughter stations were needed to meet rising demand.
The Commissioner commended the Federal Government’s CNG initiative, describing its expansion into Kano as evidence that the administration’s reforms were beginning to yield tangible results.
The two complementary facilities located in Tamburawa, and Hotoro areas of the state contain a 300,000 standard cubic metres per day LCNG distribution hub, providing integrated LNG storage, regasification and CNG distribution capacity, including the ability to supply daughter stations.
The Hotoro facility, a 21,000 standard cubic metres per day LCNG daughter and retail station, designed to bring gas closer to end users.
