The federal government has inaugurated Greenville LNG in Adamawa State, the first-ever LCNG facility in the Northeast.
The minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who performed the inauguration in Yola said it was vital for Nigeria’s gas-powered future.
“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,” the minister said.
He said the transformative project highlights federal government’s unrelenting efforts to drive economic growth through gas adoption and building on the immense promise of natural gas as a cornerstone for national energy security.
“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.
He appreciated Greenville LNG “for their visionary leadership and bold commitment to expanding access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy solutions.”
Also, the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri said the event marks yet another significant milestone in Nigeria’s collective journey towards economic diversification and energy sustainability.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, thanked the federal government for CNG initiative, which he said would lead to better, cheaper, safer and more efficient energy utilisation.
He congratulated Adamawa people for now having access to a cleaner and cheaper source of fuel, urging them to take full advantage of it.
She 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
“To Greenville LNG, we are grateful for your trust in Adamawa. We assure you of our continued support. Your decision to locate this station here is a vote of confidence in our state and we do not take it for granted,” Fintiri added.
Similarly, the chairman of 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 distribute to 30 pump stations within a 200km radius in Yola and its 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 stated.
