Adamawa state Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta along side Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has unveiled CNG Plant first ever in the Northeast.
Farauta thanked the federal government’s initiative on CNG which he said would lead to better, cheaper, safer and more efficient energy utilization.
She congratulated Adamawa people on now having access to a cleaner and cheaper source of fuel, and urged them to take full advantage of it.
The Deputy Governor, who represented her principal Governor Ahmadu Fintiri
called on other investors and gas developers to emulate Greenville LNG’s boldness and sense of national duty.
“There is still so much ground to cover, so many communities that remain underserved. Together, we can ensure that no Nigerian is left behind in this gas revolution.
“This commissioning marks yet another significant milestone in our collective journey towards economic diversification, energy sustainability and environmental responsibility not only for Adamawa State but indeed for Nigeria as a whole.
“The establishment of this L-CNG Refuelling Station is not just a business venture – it is a strategic partnership with the people of Adamawa State, one that promises to unlock opportunities, create jobs and position our state as a hub for clean and affordable energy.
“This project which is the first of its kind in the North East, aligns perfectly with our administration’s agenda of sustainable development. It supports our drive to improve the ease of doing business, boost transportation and logistics, and enhance industrial productivity through access to reliable and cost-effective energy sources. Our investment in roads, bridges, flyovers and commuter buses will receive a boost through lower transportation costs and cleaner energy sources.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo said inauguration of the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) Facility in the North-East is a powerful testament to the potential of public-private collaboration in advancing the Federal Government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda,”
“The inauguration is a powerful testament to the potential of public-private collaboration in advancing the Federal Government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda,”.
“By leveraging advanced technology and innovative models like this LCNG facility, we are setting a new benchmark for energy accessibility and sustainability,” he added.
He explained that the facility creates an integrated solution for powering vehicles and industrial equipment with both LNG and CNG, offering cleaner, cheaper alternatives to diesel and petrol.
Also speaking during the commissioning of the plant
the chairman Greenville LNG, Eddy Van Broeke announced that the company has decided to build 50 units of CNG and LNG stations to be completed in the third quarter of 2026 in Nigeria
Broeke stated that the Yola station would distributes to 30 pump stations within 200km radius within Yola and it’s environs.
He added that in the next three months the company would also have 17 stations all over the country distributing CNG and LNG services to the people
“We have invested in 3 LNG, today we have 700 trucks supplying LNG all over the country” he maintained
