FG to Deploy Mobile CNG Stations for Rural Communities

Nigeria’s federal government is considering mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations for rural communities, particularly farmers seeking to power irrigation pumps with CNG instead of costly diesel or petrol. Ismaeel Ahmed, head of the Presidential CNG Initiative and Electric Vehicles, cited Jigawa State, where more than two million farmers could benefit from affordable energy. He said mechanical pumps can irrigate about three hectares, compared with roughly one hectare for solar-powered pumps. Ahmed also pointed to gas supply problems and licensing delays; the CNG programme has recorded about 143,000 vehicle conversions and an estimated $2.6 billion in investment.