Nigeria to Revolutionize Rail Network with Natural Gas Power

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Gas Ekperikpe Ekpo, discussed Nigeria's plan to utilize natural gas to power a high-speed rail network, aiming to boost industrial growth and connectivity. The minister highlighted the transformative potential of Nigeria's vast gas reserves and the shift towards gas as a primary energy source.

The railway project, spanning 350 km, is expected to enhance trade, investment, and industrial development. Ekpo emphasized the strategic importance of gas in Nigeria's energy strategy and its role in driving economic and industrial transformation.