US EditionNigeria: Govt, Greenville LNG Launch LCNG Project, First in North-East
- On June 3, 2025, Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo officially opened Nigeria’s inaugural facility in Yola, Adamawa State, that converts liquefied natural gas into compressed natural gas for use in vehicles and industry.
- Greenville LNG's project seeks to support the national initiative focused on maximizing natural gas utilization by providing cleaner energy options to replace diesel and petrol.
- This LCNG initiative combines LNG and CNG technologies to supply power for vehicles and industrial machinery, representing a significant advancement in improving energy availability and promoting sustainability in the North-East region.
- Greenville LNG commits over $1 billion in Nigerian investments and plans to replicate similar facilities nationwide to enhance energy security and infrastructure.
- The facility is expected to create jobs, foster inclusive development, and address regional infrastructural challenges, underscoring the strategic significance of expanding gas utilization.
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FG commissions first LCNG plant in Yobe
FG commissions first LCNG plant in Yobe The Federal Government has officially commissioned the first Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in Nigeria’s North-East region, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy transition efforts. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, inaugurated the facility in Yola, Adamawa State, highlighting it as […] The post FG commissions first LCNG plant in Yobe appeare…
NCDMB, NLNG, ramp up HCD Training as $10 Billion Train 7 Project hits 80% completion
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited on Wednesday in Port Harcourt inaugurated 140 trainees for an intensive three-month Advanced Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Programme for the US$10 billion NLNG Train 7 Project on Bonny Island, Rivers State. The trainees, who are graduates in different […]
Federal Government Commissions First LCNG Plant in North-East
The federal Government commissioned Nigeria’s first Liquefied and Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) plant in Maiduguri, Borno State on June 3, 2025, a $50 million facility to boost energy access in the North-East. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, flagged off the project, operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with a capacity to produce 10,000 metric tonnes of LNG and 5 million standard cu…
FG Flags Off First LCNG Plant In North-East - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment
Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has inaugurated the first-ever Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in the North-East of Nigeria. The minister said the development is a testament to the potential of public-private collaboration in advancing the federal government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ agenda. The minister mentioned that the …
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