Nigeria's Manufacturing Sector Urged to Shift to Gas-Powered Solutions

As Nigeria's manufacturing sector grapples with rising power costs and increased competition, industry leaders are calling for a shift towards gas-powered solutions. Atlas Copco Nigeria, a leading equipment manufacturing company, has been at the forefront of this advocacy, emphasizing the potential benefits of tapping into the country's abundant gas reserves. During their 2025 Customer Day, the company highlighted the need for the Nigerian government to prioritize gas as a key component of the country's energy generation mix, citing improved energy efficiency, reduced production costs, and increased competitiveness as key advantages.

Key Takeaways:

• Atlas Copco Nigeria has been advocating for a shift towards gas-powered solutions in the country's manufacturing sector, citing improved energy efficiency and reduced production costs as key benefits.
• The company emphasized the need for the Nigerian government to prioritize gas as a key component of the country's energy generation mix, highlighting the country's abundant gas reserves.
• Industry leaders at the event highlighted the importance of innovations in industrial equipment, such as advanced compressors and blowers, in achieving greater efficiency while lowering energy consumption.
• The experts called on the federal government to scale up gas-powered infrastructure to enhance energy security and industrial output.
• Atlas Copco's local content policy in the CNG industry has been highlighted as a success story in the country.
• The company has identified counterfeit equipment in the market as a significant challenge, warning that it can lead to serious machine breakdowns, production downtime, and higher prices for goods in the Nigerian market.

Statistics:

• Nigeria has one of Africa's largest proven gas reserves, with the potential to power homes, vehicles, and industry sustainably.
• Atlas Copco has contributed to the development of several CNG stations in Nigeria, including a major facility in Sagamu.
• The company has only three authorized distributors in Nigeria: Air Solutions Nigeria Limited, De Vogan World Nigeria Limited, and United Technical and Allies Services.

Sources:

• "Atlas Copco's Regional General Manager, Olusola Aluko, said innovations in industrial equipment, such as advanced compressors and blowers, can achieve greater efficiency while lowering energy consumption."

(Premium Times)

• "Mr Orji argued that with one of Africa's largest proven gas reserves, Nigeria is well-positioned to lead this transition, using gas to power homes and vehicles and energise its manufacturing base more sustainably."

(Premium Times)

• "Nigeria has one of Africa's largest proven gas reserves, with the potential to power homes, vehicles, and industry sustainably."

(Premium Times)

• "Atlas Copco's Business Line Manager, Pascal Orji, emphasised the need for more inclusive access to energy-efficient equipment for all tiers of manufacturers."

(Premium Times)