NIPCO Supports Tinubu’s Drive for Cleaner, Affordable Fuel with Expanded Gas Infrastructure
Summary:
NIPCO Plc has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s petroleum industry reforms, emphasizing their alignment with the government’s agenda to expand Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and promote cleaner fuel alternatives. This support was reiterated in a recent meeting at the Aso Villa in Abuja, where NIPCO’s Senior Executive, Mr. Ramesh Kansagra, highlighted NIPCO’s long-term commitment to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a sustainable, cost-effective fuel option.
Details:
Kansagra discussed NIPCO’s 15-year preparation to facilitate a shift to CNG, which aligns well with Tinubu’s recently launched Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative. This initiative seeks to make CNG a more accessible alternative for motorists, providing an affordable, cleaner fuel compared to traditional petrol.
To further support this transition, NIPCO is investing $100 million in constructing a 100km gas pipeline from Lagos to Ibadan. This infrastructure expansion is expected to improve CNG supply and increase its availability as a primary energy source. Kansagra pointed out that this shift would not only enhance economic sustainability by reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels but also support Nigeria’s environmental goals.
The pricing advantage of CNG—at N230 per SCM compared to petrol’s N1,000 per litre—offers a clear economic benefit for motorists, particularly as CNG is locally sourced. Kansagra expressed optimism that these reforms would contribute positively to the nation’s energy landscape and align Nigeria with the global movement towards cleaner energy solutions.
Summary:
NIPCO Plc has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s petroleum industry reforms, emphasizing their alignment with the government’s agenda to expand Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and promote cleaner fuel alternatives. This support was reiterated in a recent meeting at the Aso Villa in Abuja, where NIPCO’s Senior Executive, Mr. Ramesh Kansagra, highlighted NIPCO’s long-term commitment to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a sustainable, cost-effective fuel option.
Details:
Kansagra discussed NIPCO’s 15-year preparation to facilitate a shift to CNG, which aligns well with Tinubu’s recently launched Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative. This initiative seeks to make CNG a more accessible alternative for motorists, providing an affordable, cleaner fuel compared to traditional petrol.
To further support this transition, NIPCO is investing $100 million in constructing a 100km gas pipeline from Lagos to Ibadan. This infrastructure expansion is expected to improve CNG supply and increase its availability as a primary energy source. Kansagra pointed out that this shift would not only enhance economic sustainability by reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels but also support Nigeria’s environmental goals.
The pricing advantage of CNG—at N230 per SCM compared to petrol’s N1,000 per litre—offers a clear economic benefit for motorists, particularly as CNG is locally sourced. Kansagra expressed optimism that these reforms would contribute positively to the nation’s energy landscape and align Nigeria with the global movement towards cleaner energy solutions.