- Dangote Group invests over 280 million in Compressed Natural Gas technology, supporting Nigeria's transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Dangote Cement deploys Nigeria's largest CNG fleet, featuring 1,500 CNG trucks, with plans for an additional 1,600 by mid-2026.
- The company's CNG stations will enhance energy independence while aligning with Nigeria's net-zero emissions goal by 2060 under the Paris Agreement.
Dangote Group, the continents most diversified manufacturing conglomerate owned by Africas richest man Aliko Dangote, has invested over 280 million in Compressed Natural Gas CNG technology and infrastructure.
The move aligns with President Bola Tinubus push to make gas central to Nigerias low-carbon economy. As part of the plan, the government aims to distribute one million CNG conversion kits to vehicles transporting essential goods, encouraging private-sector adoption of CNG as a key bridge fuel.
Dangote Cement deploys Nigerias largest CNG Fleet in 2023Dangote Cement has deployed 1,500 trucks powered by compressed natural gas CNG and plans to add 1,600 more by year-end, with the entire fleet expected to shift predominantly to CNG by mid-2026.
This milestone underscores our commitment to cleaner energy, said Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director, adding that a network of CNG fueling stations is also in progress.
The companys station in Obajana, with the capacity to fuel over 3,000 trucks, will soon be complemented by another in Ibese. The move aligns with Nigeria's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 under the Paris Agreement.
