Nigeria’s push to expand compressed natural gas infrastructure received a major boost on May 29, 2026, with the commissioning of a high-capacity CNG Daughter Booster Station in Jahi, Abuja, according to Sun Nigeria and Premium Times. The facility, developed by Rolling Energy Limited with support from the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), is part of the federal government’s broader strategy to promote cleaner and more affordable transport energy.
According to government officials, the station is designed to serve between 900 and 1,000 cars and tricycles daily, alongside up to 50 trucks and buses. The facility includes a 1,000 standard cubic metre-per-hour compressor, a 3,200 standard cubic metre storage system, and advanced dispensing infrastructure described as among the most sophisticated deployed in Nigeria’s CNG sector.
Speaking during the commissioning, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo described the project as a key milestone in Nigeria’s “Decade of Gas” initiative and the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Programme. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the project would help lower transportation costs, expand access to cleaner energy, and strengthen Nigeria’s energy sovereignty.
Industry analysts say the expansion reflects Nigeria’s growing commitment to using its vast natural gas reserves as an alternative to petrol following subsidy reforms that sharply increased transportation costs. Observers note that continued investment in refuelling stations, vehicle conversion centres, and gas distribution infrastructure could play a significant role in reducing fuel expenses, improving energy security, and supporting the country’s transition toward cleaner transportation systems.
