Uche Cecil Izuora
Nigeria is scaling up gas utilization initiatives with the launching of the first Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) facility in North-East Nigeria located in Yola.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, on Tuesday, performed the groundbreaking ceremony.
Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Ekpo described the development as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s gas sector, particularly for the North-East region.
“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.
“The LCNG facility is a major step forward in actualising the Federal Government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda,” he said.
Ekpo commended Greenville LNG for its visionary leadership and bold commitment to expanding access to clean and sustainable energy solutions.
He said the transformative project highlights the Federal Government’s unrelenting efforts to drive economic growth through gas adoption for national energy security.
The Minister said the Yola LCNG plant represents a turning point for the region, providing opportunities for energy access, job creation and business development.
“For far too long, this region has faced infrastructural challenges that have limited its full economic potential.
“Greenville LNG is not only delivering energy but delivering hope,” he stated.
Ekpo noted that the project integrates LNG and CNG distribution for use in vehicles and industrial equipment, offering cleaner and cheaper energy alternatives to diesel and petrol.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting private sector investment in the gas value chain.
In his remarks, Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa said the inauguration of the LNG’s refuelling station in Yola was a strategic milestone for clean energy access and economic diversification in the North-East.
Fintiri, represented by the Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, praised Greenville LNG for the strategic partnership with the people of Adamawa.
“This commissioning marks yet another significant milestone in our collective journey towards economic diversification, energy sustainability and environmental responsibility not just in Adamawa but in Nigeria.
“The establishment of the 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,” he said.
The Governor noted that the L-CNG station aligns with the state’s development agenda by supporting cheaper, cleaner fuel for public and private transport.
Fintiri emphasised that the choice of Yola for the pioneering project reflects investor confidence in the state’s stability and security, despite past challenges in the region.
The Chairman, Greenville LNG, Mr Eddy Broeke, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to actualising the Federal Government’s gas expansion initiative.
Broeke said Greenville plans to build 50 similar units across Nigeria, with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2026 with the support of President Bola Tinubu.
“My role is to bring gas infrastructure to the country, and what we have begun is the rollout of 50 of these units nationwide,” he said.
Broeke commended the Adamawa government for its partnership in expanding access to compressed natural gas (CNG) across the state.