News
LAMATA Considers Biogas And Biodiesel As An Alternative Fuel For Public Transportation In Lagos
LAMATA considering the use of Biogas and Biodiesel as alternative fuel for public transportation in Lagos State.
Says it is investigating the use of biogas and biodiesel as potential replacements for traditional diesel fuel in its bus fleet.
Agency particularly interested in biogas if it proves compatible with its existing fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses.
LAMATA said its focus on alternative fuels reflects the agency’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) said it is exploring the use of either biogas or biodiesel for public transport operations to help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in Lagos State.
A statement by the agency on Wednesday April 17th revealed that consultants, CPCS Transcom Limited (CTL) are conducting a study being funded by Swedfund, for LAMATA.
“The study entails investigating the use of biogas, biodiesel, renewable diesel and bioethanol as potential replacements for traditional diesel fuel in our bus fleet.”
-
See Also : London To Lagos Solo Driver : Air Peace Offers Pelumi A Free Return Business Class Ticket To London
“The recent progress report presented a detailed analysis of options, including characteristics, infrastructure needs, and implementation timelines.”
LAMATA, led by Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, revealed that the agency was particularly interested in biogas, an eco-friendly fuel, if it proves compatible with its existing fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses.
The agency said its focus on alternative fuels reflects its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices in line with international best practices.
“By exploring alternative fuels, LAMATA aims to create a cleaner, more environmentally friendly transportation system for Lagos. The move is considered a big step towards cleaner transportation as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the society.”
-
Celebrities Auto5 days agoInside KC Luxury’s Car Collection: From A ₦2.5B Brabus 800 Adventure XLP To Alicia Keys’ Former Maybach
-
Celebrities Auto3 days agoThrowback: When KC Luxury Boasted Of Being The Only Person In The World To Own Two Rare Mercedes-Maybachs
-
News1 week agoMansa Fulfills Challenge: TikTok Star Peller Gifted ₦300 Million Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
-
News1 week agoUltra-Rare, Centre-Driving McLaren F1 GTR Fetches Record $34.6 Million At Auction
-
News1 week agoPorsche And Chinese Company Xpeng Collaborate To Lower Average Emissions In Europe
-
News1 week ago“Wike Carry ‘Rivers’ Come Abuja”: Citizens React As Flash Floods Submerge Luxury Vehicles
-
News4 days agoWho Is Herbert Wertheim? The 87-Year-Old Billionaire Who Bought The $40M Ferrari Luce “Chassis 0”
-
News1 week agoAmerican Icon Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe That Beat Ferrari 250 GTO In 1965 Sells For Record $42.9 Million