The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced Thursday it is partnering with NIPCO Gas Limited to develop Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in the country.
Mele Kyari, the NNPCL group chief executive officer, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
According to the NNPCL, the partnership is part of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and providing cheaper alternative fuel to motorists in the country.
“As part of the NNPCL commitment to reducing carbon footprint and providing cheaper alternative fuel to motorists, the company is happy to announce a strategic partnership with NIPCO Gas Limited to develop Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations,” Mr Kyari said.
He said this initiative was in addition to the phased deployment of 56 CNG stations planned by NNPC Retail across the country.
“This landmark collaboration aims to expand our CNG infrastructure, improve access to CNG, and accelerate the adoption…