FIRST LCNG PLANT IN NORTH EAST INAUGURATED 04-06-25
By Sadiq Aminu The Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has inaugurated the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in the North East of Nigeria in Yola, Adamawa State.
Ekpo, at the event, described the project as potential of public-private collaboration in advancing the Federal Government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda.
According to Ekpo, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made it a national priority to harness Nigeria’s gas resources for economic transformation, industrialization, and social development.
He said “the LCNG model is a perfect example of such innovation. It creates an integrated solution for powering vehicles and industrial equipment with both LNG and CNG, offering cleaner, cheaper alternatives to diesel and petrol.”
According to the Minister: “This transformative project highlights the Federal Government’s unrelenting efforts to drive economic growth through gas adoption, building on the immense promise of natural gas as a cornerstone for national energy security.
“By leveraging advanced technology and innovative models like this LCNG facility, we are setting a new benchmark for energy accessibility and sustainability. This LCNG facility is not only delivering energy but also delivering hope, creating jobs, enabling businesses, and fostering peace through inclusive development.”
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, represented by the deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, commended the Federal Government for facilitating the investment, saying it aligns with the vision of the state government for cleaner and affordable energy sources.
The Program Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) said the programme highlighted national progress, which has led to the establishment of over 250 conversion centers, more than 50,000 CNG vehicles in use, over 55 operational stations, and the creation of more than 10,000 direct jobs, supported by $500 million dollars in investments.
Chairman of of the Gas company, Mr. Eddy Van Ben Broeke, said the company was committing over $1 billion dollars as investments in the country and that similar projects will be replicated in other states, and called on the federal and state governments for support to bring them to fruition.