Three newly commissioned Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facilities in Kano State are expected to refuel up to 2,500 cars and tricycles daily, providing motorists and commercial transport operators with a cheaper alternative to petrol.
The Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Okuwale Adama, disclosed this during the inauguration of the facilities, developed through a partnership between the fund and Rolling Energy Limited.
The facilities comprise a liquefied-to-compressed natural gas distribution hub and retail station at Tamburawa in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, alongside another retail facility at Hotoro in Tarauni Local Government Area.
Adama explained that the facilities could serve approximately 2,500 cars and tricycles daily, as well as support the refuelling of up to 200 trucks.
He said the development would reduce waiting times for motorists and lower transportation expenses, particularly for commercial drivers and tricycle operators.
According to him, while petrol sells for approximately ₦1,420 per litre in Kano, the equivalent energy from CNG costs about ₦600.
Using a commercial tricycle operator as an example, Adama said someone spending ₦14,200 daily on petrol could reduce the expense to approximately ₦6,000 by switching to CNG, representing potential daily savings of ₦8,200.
Meanwhile, the founder of Rolling Energy Limited, Mubarak Danbatta, said the project was designed to improve access to cleaner and more affordable energy across Northern Nigeria.
He added that the Tamburawa facility would serve as a major gas distribution point for Kano and neighbouring areas, supporting businesses and future investments in gas infrastructure.
The development represents an important step towards expanding alternative energy infrastructure in the North-West, with the potential to reduce transportation costs, support commercial activities and improve access to domestic gas.
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