Dangote Cement Plc has announced a substantial investment exceeding $280 million aimed at advancing compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure across Nigeria.
This move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, which seeks to offer Nigerians cheaper and cleaner fuel alternatives. Group Managing Director Arvind Pathak disclosed that the investment is part of a long-term strategy to transition Dangote's entire fleet to CNG, starting with the acquisition of 100% CNG trucks.
This initiative not only supports environmental sustainability but also reduces fuel costs for the company's logistics operations.
He said that the over $280 million investment not only solidifies its leadership in the CNG sector but reflects its dedication to mitigating climate change and supporting a transition to a low-carbon economy.
He said that the move marked a significant milestone in Dangote’s clean energy transition, with the objective of operating most of its fleet on CNG by mid-2026.
“As at October, the company has received its first batch of 1,500 mono-fuel CNG trucks while expecting additional 1,600 CNG trucks; totalling 3,100 before the end of the year.
“By mid- 2026, Dangote Cement aims to operate a fleet predominantly powered by CNG. To facilitate this transformation, we are investing in expanding our CNG fuelling infrastructure, ensuring that our growing fleet has reliable access to CNG as our fuel.”
He said plans are afoot to aggressively pursue this timeline of deployment, beginning from the first quarter of 2025.