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Tetracore Energy Group, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Dr Olakunle Williams, is positioning compressed natural gas (CNG) as a practical solution to Africa’s energy and transportation challenges, as governments and businesses seek cleaner, lower-cost alternatives to conventional fuels.
That strategy took a stellar step forward with the commissioning of a 60,000 standard cubic metres per day (SCMD) Auto CNG facility in Ogere, Ogun State. The plant was developed by Tetracore CNG Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Tetracore Energy Group, as part of the company’s expanding national CNG network.
Strengthening Nigeria’s Auto CNG Infrastructure
The Ogere facility forms part of Tetracore’s broader effort to build a reliable CNG supply network for mass transit systems, logistics operators, manufacturers and industrial clusters. Located along the Lagos–Ibadan industrial corridor—one of Nigeria’s busiest commercial routes—the station provides access to cleaner fuel for trucks, buses and commercial fleets operating across Ogun State and neighbouring regions.
With the capacity to service more than 100 vehicles daily, the facility addresses growing demand from transport operators and industries seeking cost-efficient fuel alternatives that also align with Nigeria’s clean energy and emissions-reduction objectives.
Why CNG Matters
Compressed natural gas systems work by compressing natural gas into high-pressure storage for use in vehicles and industrial processes. The appeal of CNG lies in three key advantages: lower fuel costs, reduced emissions compared with petrol and diesel, and improved utilisation of domestic gas reserves.
Tetracore executives say the Ogere project supports the Federal Government of Nigeria’s gas adoption agenda while offering a commercially viable pathway to reduce reliance on imported or high-cost fuels. The company describes the facility as an enabler of improved mobility, industrial productivity and long-term energy security.
Local Impact and Economic Participation
The commissioning ceremony attracted traditional leaders, community representatives and industry stakeholders, reflecting the importance of local participation in infrastructure development. The Ologere of Ogere, Oba James Obafemi Saliu, welcomed the investment, noting its potential to stimulate employment and economic activity in the area.
Beyond improving energy access, the project is expected to create dozens of direct technical and operational jobs, as well as more than 100 indirect roles across logistics, maintenance and supply chains—positioning the facility as both infrastructure and an economic catalyst.
Part of a Regional Expansion Strategy
The Ogere commissioning is part of a wider expansion strategy covering CNG, piped natural gas (PNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas-based industrial solutions. Earlier this year, Tetracore commissioned Ghana’s first industrial-scale CNG facility in Tema through Tetracore Gas Ghana Limited, introducing the country’s first virtual gas pipeline network.
The Ghana project includes a 5.1 million standard cubic feet per day CNG mother station and a 10 million standard cubic feet per day pressure regulation and metering station, underscoring the Group’s ambition to develop cross-border gas infrastructure across West Africa.
In addition to fuel distribution, Tetracore is investing in downstream industrial manufacturing. Planned projects include a 5,000-barrels-per-day gas-to-liquids facility in Koko, Delta State, and a 1,200-tonnes-per-day ammonia-urea fertiliser complex in Ogun State.
The investments reflect a strategic shift towards value-added gas-based production, aimed at supporting agriculture, reducing imports and expanding export capacity.
Leadership Behind the Strategy
Dr Williams brings more than 16 years of experience across the energy value chain. Under his leadership, Tetracore has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading gas trading and infrastructure companies, supplying more than 90 million standard cubic feet per day to industrial clusters.
The Group has also expanded beyond Nigeria into Ghana and Central Africa, positioning itself as a regional player in the development of clean gas infrastructure.
The Ogere Auto CNG facility is not an isolated investment but part of a coordinated approach to expanding access to cleaner fuels, strengthening industrial productivity, and supporting economic development across Africa.
From transport corridors to industrial plants, Tetracore Energy Group is demonstrating how targeted gas infrastructure can play a central role in Africa’s transition towards a more resilient and sustainable energy future.
