FG Inaugurates Abuja CNG Booster Station, Ramps Up Gas Infrastructure Drive

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Jahi High-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Daughter Booster Station in Abuja, marking a significant step in Nigeria's push to expand gas infrastructure and transition to cleaner, cheaper energy. This commissioning is part of a nationwide drive to inaugurate four major gas infrastructure projects.

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The commissioning of this Daughter Booster Station is also a practical contribution to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), which seeks to expand the adoption of CNG as a cleaner, more affordable and sustainable fuel alternative for transportation and industrial applications.

The Jahi station, developed by Rolling Energy Limited with support from the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), is seen as a crucial milestone for the government's 'Decade of Gas' initiative and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG). President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, emphasized that the station will enhance access to cleaner energy solutions and support the nation's economic and industrialization goals.

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Facilities such as this are essential for building the backbone infrastructure required to support widespread CNG penetration across the country.

Tinubu highlighted Nigeria's substantial gas reserves of approximately 215 trillion cubic feet, stressing the importance of utilizing this resource for domestic economic development rather than solely focusing on exports. He stated that facilities like the Jahi station are vital for building the necessary infrastructure to support the widespread adoption of CNG for transportation and industrial uses. The President also noted that these investments are expected to generate employment, stimulate local businesses, reduce fuel costs for consumers, cut down on emissions, and improve overall energy affordability for Nigerians.

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Beyond energy access, projects like this create jobs, stimulate local enterprise, reduce transportation fuel costs, lower emissions, and improve energy affordability for Nigerians.

Mubarak Danbatta, CEO of Rolling Energy Limited, described the Jahi station as more than just a fueling point; he called it a symbol of confidence in Nigeria's gas future and a practical contribution to the country's clean energy transition. He further explained that the station is integral to the ongoing gas infrastructure expansion program, underscoring the effectiveness of public-private collaboration in achieving these energy goals.

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The Jahi station forms part of the gas infrastructure expansion programme being executed in partne