FG commissions three CNG facilities in Kano

The Federal Government has commissioned three Compressed Natural Gas infrastructure facilities in Kano State as part of efforts to expand access to cleaner energy and reduce transportation costs.

The projects were developed by Rolling Energy Limited with support from the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund. They comprise a 300,000-standard cubic metres per day Liquefied Compressed Natural Gas distribution hub and a retail station at Tamburawa in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, alongside a 21,000-standard cubic metres per day LCNG daughter and retail station at Hotoro in Tarauni Local Government Area.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, stated that the projects translate the nation’s abundant gas resources into tangible economic benefits for citizens. Represented by a senior government official, the minister stated that the facilities will strengthen gas distribution, deepen penetration in Kano and neighbouring communities, and create new economic opportunities.

The minister explained that the Tamburawa hub provides integrated LNG storage, regasification, and CNG distribution services with the capacity to supply daughter stations directly.

The Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles, Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, enphasized that investments in the sector are yielding results. Represented by his Special Adviser on Technical Training and Capacity Building, Mr Omoh Imoukhede, he pointed out that the Kano commissioning follows closely after another inauguration in Karu, Abuja.

Ahmed described Kano as a strategic location due to its large transport economy and population dependent on affordable mobility. He stressed that conversion to CNG and refuelling infrastructure must develop simultaneously to ensure the success of the programme.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed readiness to partner with the Federal Government and private investors to expand gas infrastructure. Represented by the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Sani Gaddafi, the governor stressed that the adoption of CNG vehicles has created a need for more refuelling stations.

Governor Yusuf warned that with a population of about 20 million people and heavy commercial activities involving neighbouring North-West states and other African countries, the current facilities will not be enough. He assured investors of continued support and approvals to encourage infrastructure development in the state.