PI-CNG & EV advises Nigerians to convert vehicles only at certified centres
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) has advised Nigerians to convert their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) only at certified centres using approved equipment.
In Brief
- •The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) has advised Nigerians to convert their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) only at certified centres using approved equipment.
- •Nigeria's proven gas reserves have risen from 208.83 trillion cubic feet in 2023 to 215.19 trillion cubic feet as of January 2026.
- •The government has secured $3.5 billion in committed investments across four major gas projects and completed the OB3 Gas Pipeline.
- •The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline is about 95% complete, and ₦671 billion in public infrastructure funding has attracted approximately ₦1.6 trillion in private investment.
- •The government's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) programme aims to reach five million households by 2030.
Why It Matters
The advice from PI-CNG & EV is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient use of CNG-powered vehicles, which can help lower transportation costs, strengthen Nigeria's energy security, and support the shift towards cleaner transport. The government's investments in gas projects and infrastructure are significant steps towards achieving these goals. The LPG programme is also an important initiative that aims to improve energy access and reduce reliance on imported fuels.
Key Details
- Gas Reserves (2023)
- 208.83 trillion cubic feet
- Gas Reserves (January 2026)
- 215.19 trillion cubic feet
- Average Gas Production (2023)
- 6.86 billion cubic feet per day
- Average Gas Production (2026)
- 7.5 billion cubic feet per day
- Domestic Gas Supply
- Exceeds 2 billion cubic feet daily
- Committed Gas Investments
- $3.5 billion
- OB3 Gas Pipeline Status
- Completed
- AKK Gas Pipeline Completion
- 95%
- Public Infrastructure Funding
- ₦671 billion
- Private Investment Attracted
- ₦1.6 trillion
- LPG Programme Target
- 5 million households by 2030
Context & Background
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) was established to promote the use of CNG and electric vehicles in Nigeria. The Decade of Gas Secretariat is a government agency responsible for the development and utilization of Nigeria's gas resources.
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