Dangote backs CNG drive, invests over $280m in trucks, infrastructure

In support of President Bola Tinubu’s CNG Initiative geared at providing cheaper and cleaner fuelling alternatives for Nigerians, Dangote Cement Plc has invested over $280 million in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure.

The company said the over $280 million investment not only solidifies its leadership in the CNG sector but also reflects its dedication to mitigating climate change and supporting a transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, said the investment was aimed at acquiring 100 per cent CNG trucks as part of a long-term plan to transition its entire fleet to the technology.

“This move marks a significant milestone in Dangote’s clean energy transition to operate most of its fleet on CNG by mid-2026. As of October, the company has received its first batch of 1,500 mono-fuel CNG trucks while expecting an additional 1,600 CNG trucks, totalling 3,100 before the end of the year,” he said.

Pathak went on: “By mid-2026, Dangote Cement aims to operate a fleet predominantly powered by CNG. To facilitate this transformation, we are investing in expanding our CNG fuelling infrastructure, ensuring that our growing fleet has reliable access to CNG as our fuel.:

He revealed that plans were afoot to aggressively pursue the timeline of deployment, beginning from the first quarter of 2025, adding: “We are keeping our eyes on the ball to ensure that we do not miss our target dates of full compliance.”

Pathak said the company’s CNG infrastructure investments have positively influenced Nigeria’s transition to cleaner fuels.

He added that the CNG station at Obajana, capable of refuelling over 3,000 trucks, exemplifies this commitment, with a second station currently under development in Ibese to further support fleet operations.

President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said the company’s investments in CNG were in line with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which targets net-zero emissions by 2060.

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