Nigeria has taken a major step toward accelerating its shift to cleaner fuel, reaching an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Endurance Group to build 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the country within three years.
Announcing the development on Sunday, MDGIF Executive Director Oluwole Adama said the project would be implemented through a newly proposed Special Purpose Vehicle involving MDGIF, the Bank of Industry, Endurance Group and Séquor Investment Partners. The SPV—known as the Compressed Natural Gas Auto Mobility Infrastructure Company (CAM InfraCo)—will oversee the rollout of integrated CNG refuelling stations and supporting infrastructure.
Adama said the plan includes the development of LCNG supply systems and the deployment of CNG and LNG transport trucks equipped with truck-mounted cascades to create a nationwide “virtual pipeline”, ensuring steady gas distribution.
He noted that the partnership aims to eliminate the fuel shortages and long queues that have become common at existing CNG outlets by increasing capacity and improving logistics.
Presidential adviser Oluwatoyin Subair said the partnership fits squarely within President Bola Tinubu’s energy transition strategy, which seeks to reduce reliance on petrol and diesel while expanding the use of auto-CNG. He said the initiative also supports wider reforms designed to promote cleaner, more affordable energy and generate new jobs across the gas value chain.
Eric Lin, chief executive of Endurance Group, said the goal was to build a complete national ecosystem for CNG refuelling, maintenance and logistics. The company plans to lease equipment to certified operators and maintain a reliable supply chain through a robust virtual pipeline network.
CAM InfraCo will prioritise CNG distribution from mother stations to underserved northern corridors and rapidly growing urban centres in the south. The strategy is designed to leverage existing hubs and new infrastructure to ensure cost-effective, sustainable expansion across all regions.
