Portland Gas Secures Licence for CNG Conversion Centre from OGFZA

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has granted a free zone enterprise licence 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 company in a statement yesterday noted that the move will help to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy.

Speaking after receiving the operational licence, Founder and Chief Executive of Portland Gas Limited, Mr Folajimi Mohammed, said the bold initiative, achieved in conjunction with the OGFZA, was poised to deepen CNG compliance nationwide.

According to the company, it aligns seamlessly with President Bola Tinubu’s visionary drive to implement widespread CNG adoption. Mohammed emphasised the importance of deepening CNG compliance in the country.

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.

He explained that the facility is expected to create numerous jobs, attract investments, and serve as an expansion of the infrastructure and services the company has already established in Abuja and Lagos.

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.

“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,” Jada added.