A gas plant PHOTO: MYNAH Technologies
Powergas Nigeria, a home Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Distribution Company and European Technologies for Africa (ETEFA)- an Austrian inexperienced expertise firm, are investing in the event of CNG as an alternate gas for mass-transit and haulage sector in the nation.
To begin the pilot project of using “One City Bus and One Truck” initiative, the companions met with key stakeholders to introduce Clean and Environmentally Sustainable Transportation (CEST) programme.
This innovation is to present gas engines for autos with CNG options, which can considerably scale back CO2 emissions on Nigerian roads, together with financial savings of hundreds of thousands of Naira for the end-users.
Speaking on the reception of the CEST Programme hosted on the Austrian Commercial Counsel’s residence, the Chairman of Powergas Africa, Deepak Khili, mentioned the project is an extremely revolutionary one that may change the face of transportation in Nigeria.
“We are additionally calling on all stakeholders to be a part of us as we make this expertise switch in utilization of Nigerian Natural Gas for transportation to occur in the following one yr.
“Reports recommend that there are 178 Gas Flare websites in Nigeria. The amount of the gas flared is sufficient to meet Nigeria’s vitality calls for and depart a wholesome steadiness for export particularly for a lot of neighboring African nations.
“Powergas believes in natural gas as a fuel that can be used to power a whole lot more at a much lower cost. Natural gas is a viable cleaner alternative fuel to PMS/AGO as it produces fewer emissions and the running cost of vehicles is around 30-40 per cent less”, he mentioned.
The CEST is achievable with having CNG filling stations in strategic locations everywhere in the nation, as these gas stations will enable buses and vehicles entry to CNG that's less expensive when put next to diesel or petrol.
Nigeria flares as a lot gas because it imports diesel and petrol, and with Powergas’ Flare Gas Recovery Project, the flared gas might be was gas that may energy NGV autos.
The Chief Executive Officer of ETEFA, Johann Rieger, stated that “though we've a good distance to go as a result of that is new, we're prepared to go all the way in which in proffering frugal vitality and transport options for Nigeria.
“Flared gas is a resource that is being wasted today. Tomorrow, this could be a huge potential which can be channeled into fueling different types of vehicles like cars and public transport.”