The Nigerian government has fixed May 29, 2024, for the national deployment of CNG-powered vehicles The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) set the date to pivot fully to CNG as an alternative to petrol The scheme is part of the federal government’s plan to boost sustainable energy solutions across the country PAY ATTENTION: Leave your Read more: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/energy/1592680-fg-fixes-date-roll-vehicles-running-cheaper-fuel-orders-filling-stations/

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) is set to roll out its national deployment plan on May 29, 2024. The PCNGI scheme’s director and chief executive, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, saying that the initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s government commitment to boosting sustainable energy solutions and reducing carbon emissions. He disclosed that there would be a series of activities leading up to the highly expected nationwide deployment plan to be launched on May 29, 2024,

“These programmes are a fulfillment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to drive Nigeria’s energy transition in the transportation sector leveraging CNG and enabling economic growth. “PCNGI is embarking on an extensive pre-launch itinerary aimed at engaging stakeholders, showcasing critical gas supply projects, and facilitating the conversion and refueling infrastructure across the nation.

he development comes amid plans by the Nigerian government to enforce the installation of CNG pumps in all petrol stations nationwide. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) ordered all filling stations across the country to commence the sale of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).  Engr Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive of NMDPRA, disclosed this during a meeting in Abuja. He said it is now mandatory for filling stations to increase CNG accessibility for consumers.