The Presidential Initiative on CNG

Name

The Presidential Initiative on CNG

Legal name

Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles

Website

https://pci.gov.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Transportation

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (2212)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial CNG/LNG Supply & Distribution (Virtual Pipelines, Trucking, Satellite Storage) (EUALALAA)

Keywords

• CNG vehicle conversion
• Compressed natural gas
• Electric mobility
• Alternative fuel transport
• Clean energy infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Government Programme Delivery: Pi-CNG & EV operates as a Presidential initiative funded through federal government allocations, MDGIF (Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund), and coordinated by the CRDCU. The initiative procures and deploys CNG conversion kits, vehicles, and infrastructure on a subsidised or fully funded basis for target beneficiaries including transport operators and workers.
2. CNG Conversion Services (via certified centres): Certified private conversion centres charge vehicle owners for CNG kit installation. Costs vary by vehicle type: passenger cars ₦350,000–₦600,000, commercial buses ₦450,000–₦800,000, tricycles ₦180,000–₤280,000. Revenue flows to centre operators; Pi-CNG facilitates demand through subsidies and the CALM Fund financing.
3. CNG Refuelling Sales: CNG refuelling stations operated by private partners (NIPCO, NNPC Retail, Greenville LNG, IBILE Oil and Gas, Rolling Energy, FEMADEC, and others) generate revenue from CNG dispensed to vehicle owners. Pi-CNG & EV facilitates infrastructure development through MDGIF co-investment and public-private partnership frameworks.
4. CALM Fund Consumer Credit Facilitation: Financing for vehicle conversions is channelled through CrediCorp, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, and NCGC under the CALM Fund. Revenue for financial partners comes from interest (9% APR, 6-month repayment). Pi-CNG & EV acts as a programme facilitator and demand generator, not the lender.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) is a Federal Government of Nigeria programme that drives nationwide conversion of petrol and diesel vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and accelerates electric vehicle adoption. It operates through certified private conversion centres, a refuelling station network built with public-private partners, technician training, consumer credit financing, and government-to-government fleet procurement. The initiative also deploys the NGVMS IoT monitoring platform and MyCNG App to manage the converted fleet and connect motorists with refuelling points.

Product overview

Pi-CNG & EV is a government-led national programme structured around six interconnected pillars: the CNG Conversion Programme (CIP) for vehicle conversion, Electric Mobility for EV integration, the CNG Refuelling Network for fuel infrastructure, NGVMS (National Gas Vehicle Monitoring System) as a real-time IoT monitoring platform, the Technician Training Programme for workforce development, and the Renewed Hope Mass Transit Scheme for public transport deployment. Supporting infrastructure includes the MyCNG App (station locator), the CALM Fund (consumer credit for conversions), and the 100,000 Conversion Kit Programme. The initiative operates under President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and reports through the CRDCU in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy & Coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyCNG App: Real-time CNG station locator and public awareness platform launched for Nigerians to easily access refuelling points nationwide.
• NGVMS (National Gas Vehicle Monitoring System)
• CALM Fund (Credit Access for Light and Mobility)
• CNG Conversion Programme (CIP)
• Renewed Hope Mass Transit Scheme

Products and services

• CNG Conversion Programme (CIP) Flagship vehicle conversion programme enabling petrol and diesel vehicles (passenger cars, buses, tricycles) to run on Compressed Natural Gas. Active in 23+ states with 337+ certified conversion centres using SON-approved kits installed by trained technicians. Targeted at commercial drivers, private vehicle owners, and fleet operators across Nigeria.
• Electric Mobility & EV Integration

Quantifiable outcome

• 40–60% fuel cost savings for commercial drivers (₦15,000–₦25,000+/month)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, supporting, significant and minor.

• FEMADEC Energy LimitedflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2026FEMADEC operates the CNG Daughter Station and Conversion Centre at FUTO, Owerri — the flagship of the nationwide 20 Universities CNG Ecosystem Initiative under the SPROUT Programme. The facility includes a 1,000 SCM/hour Integrated Refuelling Unit, four-way dispensing units, a CNG-powered on-site generator, and a fully functional Vehicle Conversion Workshop and Training Centre. Also operates stations at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (Osun) and University of Abuja.
• You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd (YJT) of ChinaflagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2026Pi-CNG & EV signed an MoU with YJT of China following a five-day working visit led by Executive Chairman Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed. The partnership supports localisation of manufacturing and assembly of critical CNG and EV infrastructure in Nigeria, including refuelling stations, dispensers, and EV charging facilities. It integrates advanced IoT technologies to strengthen real-time monitoring, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across Nigeria's clean mobility ecosystem. Reflects Pi-CNG & EV's strategic focus on technology transfer and local content development.
• Technical and Vocational Training Institutions (Nigeria)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 September 2025Pi-CNG & EV's Technician Training Programme was designed in partnership with technical and vocational training institutions across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. These institutions provide hands-on training in CNG kit installation, vehicle diagnostics, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures for the 1,125+ certified CNG auto-technicians deployed nationwide.
• NNPC Limited (Nigerian National Petroleum Company)significantOthersNNPC Limited operates CNG refuelling stations under the Pi-CNG & EV network through NNPC Retail. Stations are located across Lagos (Marina, Ago Palace Way, Agege Bypass), FCT Abuja (Sector Centre, Gaduwa, Zone 1, Dei-Dei, Dutse-Bwari Road, Lugbe, New Karu), Niger (Western Bypass, Minna), and other states. NNPC Retail is a key infrastructure partner in the national CNG refuelling network.
• Dangote IndustriessignificantOthersDangote Industries is listed as a Key Partner of Pi-CNG & EV. The partnership involves infrastructure development, investment facilitation, and leveraging Dangote's industrial capabilities for Nigeria's CNG ecosystem.
• NIPCO Gas LimitedsignificantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNIPCO Gas Limited (now operating under 11 PLC) operates the largest network of CNG refuelling stations under the Pi-CNG & EV programme. Stations span Lagos (Lekki-Epe Expressway, Agidingbi, Apapa, Agege), FCT Abuja (multiple locations including Gosa, Kubwa, Madalla, Mabushi), Kogi (Okene-Lokoja Road, Ajaokuta, Lokoja), and Edo (multiple locations in Benin City). NIPCO stations feature prominently in the Southern and North-Central CNG refuelling network.
• Greenville LNGsignificantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreenville LNG operates CNG refuelling stations across Kano (Galaxy Station, Zaria Road, BUK Road), Kaduna (Kakau Village, Western Bypass), Katsina (Abu Gidado Way, Batagarawa), Sokoto (Western Bypass Road), Rivers (Rumuji, Port Harcourt), Enugu (Ugwu Onyeama), Adamawa (Jimeta), and Nassarawa (Sabon Pegi, Shabi, Lafia). Major infrastructure partner in the Northern and South-East CNG networks.
• IBILE Oil and Gas CorporationflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIBILE Oil and Gas Corporation is a flagship MDGIF partner operating the most ambitious Lagos CNG refuelling rollout. The company anchors a network of 15 IOGC-MDGIF refuelling stations across Lagos at Ogudu, Ikota, Agege, Ojota, Oko-Oba, Ajah, Idimu, Ogolonto, Abule Egba, Badagry, Ayobo and four additional locations. Stations at Lekki-Epe Expressway and Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos.
• Rolling Energy LimitedflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRolling Energy Limited, in JV partnership with MDGIF, developed the High-Capacity CNG Daughter Booster Station at Jahi, Abuja — billed as the most advanced CNG station in West Africa. Features a 1,000 SCM/hour compressor, 3,200 SCM cascade storage, serving 900–1,000 cars/tricycles and up to 50 buses daily. Also operates the Rolling Energy CNG station in Ilorin, Kwara.
• Portland GasflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortland Gas operates the CNG Mother Station at Ojota, Lagos — a flagship MDGIF-backed facility with daily dispensing capacity of 96,000 standard cubic metres, commissioned by President Tinubu in May 2026. The project also includes two skid trucks for onward distribution and a 54-metric-tonne LPG storage facility.
• SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria)supportingOthersSON certifies all CNG conversion kits used across the Pi-CNG & EV network and conducts safety investigations (e.g., the Kaduna bus incident investigation in April 2026). All conversion kits must be SON-certified and installed only at accredited centres by trained technicians.
• FRSC Nigeria (Federal Road Safety Corps)supportingOthersFRSC Nigeria is listed as a Key Partner, providing road safety oversight, safety compliance monitoring for CNG-converted vehicles, and regulatory enforcement support for the clean transport programme.
• NMDPRA (Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority)supportingOthersNMDPRA is listed as a Key Partner and provides regulatory oversight for CNG refuelling infrastructure, natural gas fuel standards, and downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria's clean transport ecosystem.
• AutoCNG LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoCNG Ltd is listed as a Key Partner, involved in private sector investment mobilisation for AutoCNG infrastructure and supply chain development across Nigeria's CNG ecosystem.
• State Governments (Nigeria)supportingOthersNigeria's 36 state governments partner with Pi-CNG & EV for local programme implementation, including establishment of conversion centres and refuelling stations, fleet deployment coordination, and technician training. Kano State was the site of the Northern Corridor launch in May 2026. Lagos State partnered on the IBILE Oil and Gas and Portland Gas projects. FUTO (Imo State) hosts the flagship university CNG ecosystem.
• TetracoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTetracore operates CNG refuelling stations at Benin City Bypass, Uwusan (Edo) and Atakobo, Sagamu-Ore Expressway, Ogbere (Ogun State). Part of the South-South and South-West CNG refuelling network.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BRC Gas Equipment: Italian CNG/LPG conversion kit manufacturer with deep emerging-market footprint. Direct comparable in conversion-kit technology and supplier relationship to integrators analogous to Pi-CNG's certified centre network.
• Clean Energy Fuels Corp: US-listed leader in CNG (and increasingly renewable natural gas) refuelling infrastructure for fleet vehicles including buses and refuse trucks. Directly comparable in fuelling-infrastructure angle and conversion ecosystem play.
• Indraprastha Gas (IGL): India-listed CNG distribution company in Delhi/NCR operating under a court-mandated and government-coordinated rollout similar in spirit to Pi-CNG. Highly comparable business model of city-level CNG distribution plus vehicle conversion economics under government mandate.
• Landi Renzo: Italian global leader in CNG/LPG vehicle conversion kits, with significant presence in emerging markets including Africa. Directly comparable technology-stack to Pi-CNG's bi-fuel conversion kits and downstream refuelling infrastructure play.
• Mahanagar Gas: Mumbai-area natural gas distribution company providing CNG to vehicles and piped gas to households. Comparable scale, mandate-driven environment, and unit economics in a metro emerging-market context.

Broad incumbents

• Galp Energia: Portuguese energy major with Iberian CNG refuelling business for fleets. Broad incumbent with comparable downstream CNG infrastructure and renewable-gas transition ambitions, though operating in a mature market.
• SHV Energy: Dutch-headquartered global leader in LPG distribution with growing CNG/RNG activities. Comparable broader energy-distribution scale and emerging-market operations across the alt-fuels value chain.
• GAIL (India) Limited: India's largest state-owned natural gas company with extensive CNG distribution and gas-marketing activities. Broad incumbent providing gas infrastructure across the value chain, comparable in scale and government-mandated role.

Regional players

• National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC): Iranian state-owned gas monopoly operating one of the world's largest CNG vehicle programmes (>4 million CNG vehicles). Comparable state-led mandate model, though operates in a different geographic market with unique fuel-economy dynamics.
• Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC): Pakistan's gas distribution utility with significant CNG dispensing activity serving commercial transport. Comparable emerging-market unit economics and government-regulated distribution model, but in a different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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