The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has unveiled the first Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) facility in North-East Nigeria, located in Yola, Adamawa State.
Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Ekpo describeed the development as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s gas sector, particularly for the North-East region.
“Today’s inauguration of the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) Facility in the North-East is a powerful testament to the potential of public-private collaboration.
“The LCNG facility is a major step forward in actualising the federal government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda.
“Greenville LNG is not only delivering energy but delivering hope, ” he said.
Ekpo commended Greenville LNG for its visionary leadership and bold commitment to expanding access to clean and sustainable energy solutions.
He said that the transformative project highlights the federal government unrelenting efforts to drive economic growth through gas adoption for national energy security.
In his remarks, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, said the inauguration of the LNG’s refueling station in Yola was a strategic milestone for clean energy access and economic diversification in the North East.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, praised Greenville LNG for the strategic partnership with the people of Adamawa.
“This commissioning marks yet another significant milestone in our collective journey towards economic diversification, energy sustainability and environmental responsibility not just in Adamawa but in Nigeria.
“The establishment of the L-CNG refuelling station is not just a business venture, it is a strategic partnership with the people of Adamawa State, ” said.
The Chairman of Greenville LNG, Mr Eddy Broeke, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to actualising the Federal Government’s gas expansion initiative.
Greenville planned to build 50 similar units across Nigeria, with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2026.
“My role is to bring gas infrastructure to the country, and what we have begun is the rollout of 50 of these units nationwide.
“We commend the Adamawa government for its partnership in expanding access to compressed natural gas (CNG) across the state.”
The LCNG facility integrates LNG and CNG distribution for use in vehicles and industrial equipment, offering cleaner and cheaper energy alternatives to diesel and petrol.
The project is expected to provide opportunities for energy access, job creation, and business development in the region.
