The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has finalized talks with China’s Endurance Group to deploy 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across Nigeria over the next three years, marking a significant boost to the nation’s clean energy transition.
In a briefing following the Abuja meeting, MDGIF Executive Director Oluwole Adama outlined the formation of a government-backed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)—the Compressed Natural Gas Auto Mobility Infrastructure Company (CAM InfraCo)—involving MDGIF, the Bank of Industry (BOI), Endurance Group, and Séquor Investment Partners.
“This partnership reflects our shared resolve to bridge infrastructure deficits in Nigeria’s CNG ecosystem,” Adama said. “Through CAM InfraCo, we’ll roll out 500 fully integrated CNG stations, develop liquefied CNG (LCNG) supply networks, and supply CNG/LNG transport trucks equipped with cascades, creating a virtual pipeline to reach every state.”
Adama emphasized that the expansion will alleviate persistent queues at current CNG outlets by enhancing refuelling access and streamlining supply chains via advanced logistics.
Oluwatoyin Subair, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Special Duties and Domestic Affairs, hailed the project as a cornerstone of the administration’s energy security agenda. “It advances the President’s blueprint for greater CNG adoption in transport, curbing reliance on premium motor spirit (PMS) and automotive gas oil (AGO),” Subair noted. The initiative also aligns with economic reforms to deliver affordable, eco-friendly energy while generating jobs in the gas sector.
Endurance Group’s CEO, Eric Lin, detailed the SPV’s blueprint: a comprehensive network for CNG refuelling, maintenance, and logistics, centered on leasing equipment to vetted operators and guaranteeing steady gas delivery via a cutting-edge virtual pipeline. “Our approach prioritizes underserved northern regions and booming southern markets, building on existing and upcoming hubs for broad, sustainable coverage,” Lin explained.
The leasing model aims to foster a financially robust CNG infrastructure, promoting nationwide market penetration and resilience against supply disruptions. This collaboration positions Nigeria to accelerate its shift toward greener fuels, potentially transforming transportation affordability and environmental sustainability.
