Dangote Cement Plc has announced a significant investment exceeding $280 million (approximately ₦460 billion) in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to Nigeria’s clean energy future.
This investment is part of the company’s alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, which aims to transition Nigeria towards a low-carbon economy and promote sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions.
Arvind Pathak, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, emphasized that the investment focuses on acquiring a fully CNG-powered fleet, with plans to convert the entire transportation lineup to compressed natural gas as part of a long-term strategy. Pathak described this initiative as a pivotal step in the company’s journey toward cleaner energy, with the goal of operating the majority of its fleet on CNG by mid-2026.
As of October, Dangote has received its first delivery of 1,500 mono-fuel CNG trucks and anticipates an additional 1,600 trucks, bringing the total to 3,100 by year-end.
The company has already established a CNG refueling station in Obajana, capable of servicing over 3,000 trucks, with plans for another station in Ibese to further enhance operational capacity.
Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group, highlighted that this investment aligns with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2060. This commitment underscores Dangote Cement’s role in driving sustainable energy practices within the nation.
