The Nigerian government has commissioned the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) refuelling and conversion centre in Yola, Adamawa State, marking a significant milestone as the first such facility in the entire Northeast region.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, who performed the commissioning ceremony, emphasized the facility's importance to Nigeria's transition to cleaner energy sources.
"Today's 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," Ekpo stated.
Integrated Energy Solution
The Minister explained that the facility creates an integrated solution for powering vehicles and industrial equipment with both LNG and CNG, offering a cleaner and more economical alternative to diesel and petrol.
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, represented by Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, expressed gratitude for the initiative, noting that it will lead to "better, cheaper, safer and more efficient energy utilization" for residents of the state.
"To Greenville LNG, we are grateful for your trust in Adamawa. Your decision to locate this station here is a vote of confidence in our state," Fintiri added.
Expansion Plans
During the commissioning ceremony, Greenville LNG Chairman Eddy Broeke announced ambitious expansion plans, revealing that the company has decided to build 50 units of CNG and LNG stations across Nigeria, with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2026.
Broeke further disclosed that the Yola station would distribute to 30 pump stations within a 200km radius, significantly expanding access to cleaner fuel options in the region.
The establishment of this LCNG facility aligns with the Federal Government's broader strategy to promote natural gas as a cleaner alternative fuel source and reduce the nation's dependence on traditional petroleum products.
