Fatshimetrie is proud to present the collaboration between NASENI and Portland Gas Limited, a major initiative in Nigeria’s natural energy sector. At the launch of this new venture on May 31, 2024, President Godswill Akpabio was represented by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
In a statement to journalists at the event, the Managing Director of Portland Gas Limited, Mr. Folajimi Mohammed, highlighted the importance of this partnership. He highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration for the country’s energy future, particularly in the field of compressed natural gas (CNG).
Mr. Mohammed stressed that natural gas, particularly CNG, represents a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional petroleum products. With Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves, estimated at over 200 trillion cubic feet, the country is poised to become a world leader in this field.
He explained that the partnership between NASENI and Portland aims to efficiently exploit these resources, promoting technological innovation and infrastructure development in the natural gas sector. According to him, the immediate adoption of CNG can bring transformative changes. He cited the example of Iran, where more than 3.5 million vehicles run on CNG, making the country a world leader in this field.
Mr Mohammed hailed President Tinubu’s vision to diversify the country’s energy sources, with the aim of reducing transport costs. He also highlighted the positive impact of the recent commissioning of three new upstream gas production facilities by the President, which will significantly increase the country’s gas production capacities and lay the foundations for the development of CNG infrastructure.
In conclusion, this partnership between NASENI and Portland Gas Limited paves the way for a more sustainable and economically viable energy future for Nigeria. With the right policies, investments in infrastructure and public awareness, the country can position itself as a regional leader in the adoption of compressed natural gas, providing a promising outlook for the country’s energy future.
This strategic alliance between NASENI and Portland Gas Limited is an important step towards building a greener and more prosperous energy sector for Nigeria, positioning the country as a key player in the transition to more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources. of the environment.