NIPCO Gas Limited has finished constructing four compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in Lagos, which will be inaugurated in May. The facilities offer motorists an alternative to petrol amidst long queues at filling stations.
Speaking at a press conference in on Sunday, Nagendra Verma, managing director of NIPCO said the facilities will be inaugurated in May.It is used in traditional petrol and internal combustion engine automobiles or specifically manufactured vehicles.Verma, speaking to journalists, said CNG is a viable alternative fuel , commending the federal government for supporting the initiative.
“The completion of these CNG stations in Lagos marks a significant milestone, offering motorists an alternative to petrol amidst long queues at filling stations,” he said.“The facilities would be opened for commercial operations within April and May to become the first of its kind in the state which is now contending with long queues at filling stations.
The managing director said the company has identified 19 CNG station locations and has received stage-wise approval from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and other statutory authorities. “AutoCNG is a project for masses and of national cause and importance. We are sure once expanded across Nigeria; it will surely and definitely relieve the masses and motorists from high fuel cost.“We continuously seek blessing and support of the government and media to make AutoCNG a reliever, cleaner and greener fuel of Nigeria.”
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