Portland Gas opens 96,000 SCM CNG station

Portland Gas Limited has unveiled plans to build a 5 million Standard Cubic Feet per Day station as part of a broader expansion strategy. The firm’s Chief Executive Officer of Portland Gas Limited, Folajimi Mohammed, stated this during the commissioning of a 96,000 Standard Cubic Metres (SCM) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Daughter Station in Ojota, […]

Portland Gas Limited has unveiled plans to build a 5 million Standard Cubic Feet per Day station as part of a broader expansion strategy.

The firm’s Chief Executive Officer of Portland Gas Limited, Folajimi Mohammed, stated this during the commissioning of a 96,000 Standard Cubic Metres (SCM) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Daughter Station in Ojota, Lagos.

According to him, the newly commissioned station built in collaboration with the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) is designed to significantly improve access to CNG and reduce waiting times for consumers.

“The facility currently has a storage capacity of 96,000 SCM and can accommodate multiple truck-loading cycles daily. At present, we operate a virtual pipeline model, sourcing gas from a third-party mother station and transporting it to this location.

“However, plans are underway to connect directly to the Axxela (Gaslink) pipeline network, enabling us to become both a supplier and distributor of gas to our daughter stations and other customers,” he said.

He stated that expanding CNG infrastructure across the country remains critical to supporting Nigeria’s energy transition agenda.

“The more stations we establish, the easier it becomes for Nigerians to access gas. We have already commissioned stations in Ojota and Kubwa, operate a mini station in Utako, and are currently developing another facility in Gwagwalada.

“These projects will improve accessibility and encourage greater adoption of cleaner energy alternatives,” he said.

He said that the firm has invested approximately $4 million in its Lagos and Abuja projects, with additional facilities expected to become operational in a few months, including the firm’s flagship Mother Station and an LCNG station in Gwagwalada.

Reflecting on the firm’s experience accessing funding support through MDGIF, Mohammed commended the agency’s commitment to ensuring accountability while encouraging a more streamlined application process.

“The funding process was rigorous and required extensive documentation to demonstrate both capacity and commitment.

“While such diligence is necessary to ensure resources are allocated to credible operators, there is room to simplify the process for companies that have already demonstrated their ability to execute projects successfully,” he said.

He noted that increasing private sector participation will be essential to accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and achieving the Federal Government’s clean energy objectives.

“Gas is the future. We encourage more investors and operators to participate in this sector as we collectively work towards expanding access to affordable, cleaner energy across Nigeria,” he said.