Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, OGFZA, has granted a free zone enterprise license to Portland Gas Limited to establish a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, conversion and refilling centre in the Onne Free Trade Zone, FTZ, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Portland Gas Limited, Folajimi Mohammed, said the initiative, achieved in conjunction with the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, will deepen CNG compliance nationwide, adding that it aligns seamlessly with President Bola Tinubu’s drive to implement widespread CNG adoption.
He said: “This project is not just about setting up a facility, it’s about securing a cleaner and healthier future for Nigeria. We are proud to contribute to this national priority and look forward to the official commissioning.”
Mohammed said the move was a significant step towards reducing Nigeria’s dependence on petrol and diesel while promoting cleaner energy alternatives.
The Portland Gas Limited CEO added that the Onne Free Trade Zone, which is a strategic hub for industrial activity, offers an ideal location for the transformative project.
Also speaking, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of OGFZA, Mr Bamanga Jada, hailed the development as a move in the right direction towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Jada said: “The shift of our Oil and Gas Zone into a CNG-compliant region not only aligns with global energy trends but also propels us toward a sustainable and economically vibrant future.”
