Dangote Cement Plc has underscored its commitment to Nigeria’s clean energy goals by investing over $280 million (₦460 billion) in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure.
This substantial investment supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, designed to guide Nigeria toward a low-carbon economy and provide more sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions.
Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, stated that the investment focuses on transitioning the company’s fleet to CNG, with plans to operate the majority of its trucks on CNG by mid-2026.
“This is a significant milestone in Dangote’s clean energy transition,” said Pathak, noting that the initiative will ultimately contribute to reducing emissions from the company’s operations.
By October, Dangote Cement had received its first batch of 1,500 mono-fuel CNG trucks, with an additional 1,600 expected, bringing the fleet to 3,100 by year-end.
To support the fleet, the company has set up a CNG station in Obajana capable of refueling over 3,000 trucks and is building another station in Ibese to enhance operational efficiency.
Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group, emphasized that the investment aligns with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2060.
This initiative reflects Dangote Group’s role in advancing Nigeria’s commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.
