Greenville L-CNG Targets 2m Keke Riders, as Natural Gas Plant Commissioned In Kaduna

By Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, Kaduna

Following the hardship occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal in the country, Greenville, has provided alternative means to motorists through the provision of Liquid/Compress Natural Gas Plant L-CNG in Kaduna.

While applauding the company on its vision during the commissioning of the plant in Kaduna on Tuesday, the Kaduna state government  described the steps taken by the company would revive Kaduna-based industries.

Speaking on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner for works and Infrastructure, Ibrahim Hamza also said that the company has provided a robust solution in the form of LCNG.

“This change is not only embraced but enthusiastically welcomed in Kaduna,” Hamza said.

Hamza further explained that the provision of a stable power source through the L-CNG gas hub is of paramount importance for the small and medium-sized businesses and industries in the state.

According to the Commissioner, the development is poised to address Kaduna’s pressing need for energy security.

“This welcoming change is not limited to businesses alone; it also extended to the transportation sector, where a significant number of keke riders ply the roads of Kaduna daily. For these riders, the LCNG represented a cost-effective alternative to high-priced PMS, offering financial relief and reduced stress.

“Additionally, it promotes ecological peace, as CNG is renowned for its eco-friendliness and emission of less harmful pollutants, ensuring the safety of both our citizens and the environment,” Hamza stressed.

In his remarks while declaring the event open, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Greenville, Lauren Maubre explained that LNG and CNG offered a cost-effective alternative to conventional fuels.

He however, explained that the hub has offered a reduction of 15-20%  in petroleum and gas oil consumption.

“One of the most remarkable impacts of Greenville LNG’s efforts is the economic empowerment of approximately two million KEKE NAPEP riders across Nigeria. By offering an affordable alternative to conventional fuels.

“We are not only improving the economic well-being of these riders and their families, but also mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy changes on the general public,” Maubre explained.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Greenville L-CNG Eddy van den Broeke said “our ambitious goal to establish 25 gas hubs across Nigeria, with Kakau as a pivotal cornerstone, will bridge gaps in regions lacking gas pipelines. These hubs will serve as versatile centers, transforming transportation, promoting industrial growth, and delivering clean and cost-effective energy to businesses of all sizes.”

“Our mission extends beyond addressing fuel shortages; it encompasses contributing to a greener and more sustainable Nigeria. As we inaugurate this Kakau station, we also unlock investment opportunities for local businesses in Kaduna State’s industrial and automotive gas sectors. This initiative transcends beyond energy; it embodies economic growth, job creation, and an improved quality of life for the people of Kaduna State and beyond,” he added.

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