Lagos: Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd. on Friday unveiled a suite of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technologies as part of its drive to deepen the country’s clean-energy transition and support the Federal Government’s Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event, held in partnership with the agency, featured the unveiling of CNG conversion kits by Mijo AutoGas, specialised CNG cylinders by EKC International, infrastructure for CNG mother and daughter stations by CIMC ENRIC, and an Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera for detecting invisible gas leaks, produced by Opgal Optronics.
The Group Managing Director of Alfa Designs, Mr. Fatai Quadri, emphasized that the company’s intensified investment in CNG solutions is a continuation of its two-decade track record in engineering and asset-management innovation. Represented by Mr. Mubarak Abdul, Chief Operating Officer, Quadri highlighted the innovation as part of the company’s Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning and A
sset Integrity Management (EPICA) framework.
‘Alfa Designs is championing its clean-energy strategy through the Alfa Designs Carbon Footprint Emission Reduction Management System (ACFEMS), which underpins the research and development that informed the company’s new CNG initiative. Our efforts are in line with global climate-action commitments, including the Paris Agreement, and Nigeria’s national plan to cut emissions and expand access to low-carbon energy,’ he said.
According to him, Alfa Designs has strengthened its involvement across the CNG value chain through several strategic partnerships. The collaboration with Mijo AutoGas is set to boost access to reliable CNG conversion kits, while the partnership with EKC Cylinders of Dubai aims to ensure a steady supply of high-grade CNG cylinders for vehicular and industrial applications.
Fatai added that the alliance with CIMC ENRIC would support the development of CNG mother and daughter stations that compress and distribute natural gas for commercial and tr
ansportation use. The introduction of an OGI camera, capable of detecting odourless CNG leaks, is intended to enhance safety and operational efficiency at CNG facilities nationwide.
‘With these partnerships and technologies, Alfa Designs is providing a complete CNG ecosystem – from gas processing to conversion and leak detection,’ he said, emphasizing the company’s commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s shift to affordable and cleaner energy sources.
Earlier, the Managing Director of NAN, Mr. Ali M. Ali, described the unveiling as a significant step for both organisations, noting that Alfa Designs’ initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on sustainable development and economic competitiveness. Ali highlighted the role of the media in shaping public understanding and acceptance of new technologies, stressing the importance of NAN’s partnership with Alfa Designs in promoting national development and advancing the country’s energy priorities.