By Olakunle Olafioye
Tetracore Energy has entered into a collaboration with Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group of Companies, to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) for its logistics operations.
The move which is in in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative will see Tetracore Energy deliver up to 400,000 standard cubic meters (SCM) of CNG to support Dangote Cement’s growing auto CNG demand.
The collaboration is projected to meet the growing demand from Dangote’s extensive logistics fleet, while meeting the rising needs of Auto CNG users nationwide, driving cleaner energy use.
In a bid to ensure seamless supply, Tetracore, it was gathered, would deploy state-of-the-art Mobile Refilling Units and establish strategically located mother stations nationwide. The innovation is expected to guarantees accessibility and reliability for Dangote’s logistics operations and other Auto CNG users, supporting Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
Speaking on the collaboration, the spokesperson for Tetracore Energy, Dayo Williams said, “This collaboration underscores Tetracore’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Nigeria.
“By collaborating with Dangote Cement, we are not only supporting one of the nation’s largest logistics operations but also driving the adoption of CNG, a cleaner, more efficient fuel option.” He added.
“This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s vision for energy transition and economic growth through gas utilization and reduced reliance on conventional fuels. It also highlights the private sector’s pivotal role in achieving national sustainability goals, ” he stated.
Williams noted pointed out that Tetracore is dedicated to enabling energy transition and Natural gas utilization in Nigeria by delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable solutions to empower industries, enhance logistics, and contribute to a sustainable future.
While explaining that Tetracore is an integrated energy company with a growing gas and power portfolio that supports energy access, industrialization, and local content development within Africa’s biggest economy, and a growing footprint across Africa, Williams said, “the company deploys small-scale gas and power technologies that are better adapted to address the challenges of an economy like Nigeria.
“The company has made a conscious decision to focus on natural gas, in line with Nigeria’s ‘Decade of Gas’ initiative, the country’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP), and its commitment to reach Net Zero by 2060.
“Tetracore imposed itself as a strategic player and developed a natural gas distribution capacity currently exceeding 70 MMscf/d, as well as contractual supply volumes exceeding 90 MMscf/d,” he stated.