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Dangote refinery receives first batch of 4,000 CNG trucks.
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Initiative to save Nigerians over N1.7tn annually in fuel costs.
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Project to create 15,000 jobs and boost energy efficiency.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has begun receiving 4,000 compressed natural gas-powered trucks to drive its nationwide fuel distribution programme, scheduled to start on August 15.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement on Sunday, the company said the trucks, valued at about N720bn, would cut distribution costs, improve supply efficiency, and support Nigeria’s shift towards cleaner energy. The first batch, imported via Apapa Port, has already arrived at the Ibeju-Lekki refinery, where it was received by Vice-President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Ltd, Devakumar Edwin.
Group Chief of Branding and Communication, Anthony Chiejina, described the initiative as a milestone for Nigeria’s downstream sector, noting that the CNG-powered trucks would help maintain operational efficiency while expanding capacity.
He said over the next six weeks, 60 shiploads of the trucks are expected in the country, with the programme designed to enhance transparency, reduce transport bottlenecks, and improve energy security.
Dangote stated that the initiative would save Nigerians over N1.7tn annually in fuel distribution costs, benefiting more than 42 million micro, small, and medium enterprises by lowering energy expenses and boosting profitability.
The company added that the project would create over 15,000 direct jobs, including roles for drivers, station managers, and attendants at new CNG stations, while also reviving dormant filling stations.
The refinery emphasised that the deployment would curb cross-border smuggling, foster environmental sustainability, and stimulate economic growth by reducing production costs and easing inflationary pressures. It forms part of Dangote’s broader goal to eliminate logistics bottlenecks, promote energy efficiency, and contribute to Nigeria’s economic development.
