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Alfa Designs Nigeria to Convert Diesel Engine Vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
By Dorcas Jonah
Abuja, March 31, 2025 (NAN) Alfa Designs Nigeria, a leading oil and gas company, is set to begin conversion of diesel engine vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Research Engineer’s Comments
Research Engineer for Alfa Designs, Mubarak Abdul, made this public in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.
Company’s Commitment to a Cleaner and Greener Future
Abdul said that the company remained committed to ensuring a cleaner and greener future for Nigeria.
Dual Fuel Engine Conversion Kit
" When you put on your diesel generators or start your diesel trucks, you can see how thick smoke comes out," Abdul said. "So, we sat down and we checked how we could contribute to the reduction of the soot. We came up with what we call the dual fuel engine conversion kit."
Partnership with Foreign Company
"We are partnering with a foreign company to get the dual fuel kit started soon in Nigeria," he said.
Benefits of Dual Fuel Kit
The dual fuel kit would enable the engine, truck or car to use less of diesel and more of gas, which could be either Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or CNG. The CNG would replace much of the diesel and there would be a mixture of the CNG and the diesel, resulting in low emission.
Introduction of Computed Tomography (CT) Machine
Abdul also said that Alfa Designs would also introduce a Computed Tomography (CT) machine, which is now being used in industries for advanced inspections.
Advantages of CT Machine
The CT machine would help oil and gas firms to carry out rock physics analysis and other investigations easily. "Before you determine that there is oil in a particular place or even after you find oil, you have to carry out ‘well characterisation,’" Abdul said.
Urging Nigerians to Adopt Measures to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Abdul urged Nigerians to adopt every means to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, saying they could have negative effects on the long run. He identified some major problems associated with greenhouse gas emissions to include flooding and global warming, urging Nigerians to support the government and its initiatives.
Conclusion
Alfa Designs Nigeria’s commitment to a cleaner and greener future is evident in its plans to convert diesel engine vehicles to CNG and introduce a CT machine. These initiatives will not only reduce emissions but also contribute to a more sustainable environment.
FAQs
Q: What is the dual fuel engine conversion kit?
A: The dual fuel engine conversion kit is a technology that enables engines to use a combination of diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).
Q: What are the benefits of the dual fuel kit?
A: The dual fuel kit reduces the amount of diesel used and increases the use of CNG, resulting in lower emissions.
Q: What is the CT machine used for?
A: The CT machine is used for advanced inspections in industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector, to determine the presence of oil in a particular place or to analyze the physical properties of a place.
Q: Why is it important to tackle greenhouse gas emissions?
A: Tackling greenhouse gas emissions is important to mitigate the negative effects of climate change, such as flooding and global warming.
