The Federal Government has intensified efforts to promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) with the inauguration of a high-capacity gas station in Abuja capable of serving more than 1,000 vehicles every day.
The facility, located in the Jahi district of Abuja, was developed by Rolling Energy Limited in collaboration with the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF). It is part of ongoing government-backed investments aimed at expanding gas utilisation, reducing reliance on traditional fuels, and strengthening Nigeria’s energy security.
The newly commissioned High-Capacity CNG Daughter Booster Station has a sales capacity of 1,000 Standard Cubic Metres (SCM) per hour. It is supported by two CNG tube skids with a combined storage capacity of 17,000 SCM, ensuring a steady supply of gas for users.
In addition to fuel distribution, the facility features a Mass Conversion Centre equipped with trained technicians and vehicle conversion kits. The centre has the capacity to convert up to 20 vehicles and 25 tricycles to CNG daily, further supporting the transition to cleaner and more affordable transportation.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony on Friday, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the project as another significant step in the Federal Government’s drive to deepen gas utilisation across the country.
According to him, the facility will play a crucial role in advancing the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), a programme designed to accelerate the adoption of CNG as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fuels for transportation and industrial operations.
Ekpo noted that infrastructure projects such as the Abuja station are critical to building the network required for widespread CNG adoption nationwide.
He praised Rolling Energy Limited and MDGIF for successfully delivering the project, noting that it is one of four strategic gas infrastructure projects currently being commissioned across the country.
The minister revealed that similar projects developed by Ibile Oil and Gas, Portland Energy, and Femadec are also being commissioned in Lagos and Owerri, reflecting growing private sector participation in Nigeria’s gas industry.
He added that the projects align with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas Initiative, which seeks to harness Nigeria’s estimated 215 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves to drive industrial growth, improve energy security, reform transportation, and diversify the economy.
The latest development underscores the government’s commitment to expanding gas infrastructure and encouraging the use of cleaner energy sources as part of its broader energy transition strategy.
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