NNPCL Partners With NIPCO To Expand CNG Network – NIPCO MD

NIPCO Gas Limited has disclosed partnership with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited to expand the AutoCNG infrastructure nationwide by providing an alternative fuel option for motorists.

This was disclosed by the Managing Director, NIPCO Gas, Nagendra Verma, on Sunday while giving an update on the company’s efforts in growing use of gas as vehicular fuel across the nation and its pipelines expansion projects in Lagos.

He said the company has been at the forefront of AutoCNG development since its inception in 2009.

Verma expressed readiness that with the partnership, the AutoCNG network was set to expand to reach key locations such as Abuja FCT, Ibadan in Oyo State, and Oron in Akwa Ibom State.

He said, “The partnership has facilitated the ambition of AutoCNG stations and other ancillary facilities like kits conversion workshops across the country.

“Beyond AutoCNG, NIPCO Gas is expanding its gas transportation pipeline towards Ibadan and its gas distribution network in the Lekki Free Zone, further enhancing indigenous gas utilization and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.

“With AutoCNG priced competitively against traditional fuels, NIPCO Gas is optimistic that sustained government support will propel it to become the preferred choice for motorists nationwide, alleviating import pressures and Forex burdens in the process."

The NIPCO boss who also commended stakeholders including PCNGI, NMDPRA, SON, NNPCL, and others, further explained that the capital-intensive nature of gas distribution and AutoCNG projects demand significant investment and perseverance.