Nigeria dey plan to convert about 1 million gasoline-engine vehicles to run on compressed natural gas (CNG), which be cheaper and cleaner. But before we dive into how dis fit affect Naija, let’s understand what CNG really be.
CNG, or compressed natural gas, be a type of fuel made from natural gas that has been compressed to a high pressure. E dey used as an alternative to diesel and gasoline because e dey produce less emissions and e dey cost less.
In other parts of the world, like Canada, companies like Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. dey invest heavily in building CNG fueling stations. Recently, dem open two new CNG stations in Alberta, Canada, which dey help trucking companies to convert their fleets from diesel to CNG. Dis new stations dey part of a larger plan to build Western Canada’s first commercial-grade public CNG fueling network.
The use of CNG dey result in lower emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter compared to traditional diesel-powered vehicles. Companies like Mullen Group Ltd. dey already planning to use dis new infrastructure to nearly double their fleet of CNG-fueled trucks.
For Naija, if we follow dis trend, it could mean significant savings for drivers and a cleaner environment. However, we need to develop the necessary infrastructure to support CNG fueling stations across the country.
