BAT Nigeria switches from diesel to CNG, adds solar at Ibadan factory

guardian.ng

by clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 points

British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) says it has completely replaced diesel with compressed natural gas (CNG) across its manufacturing operations, a move that cuts carbon intensity and improves energy efficiency. The company also installed a 1.4 MW solar system at its Ibadan factory as part of a broader clean energy push. Beyond fuel switching, BATN reports a 98.64% waste recycling rate since 2024 and maintains zero-waste-to-landfill status at Ibadan since 2021. Water use dropped 42% against a 2030 target, thanks to recycling tech and AWS-certified stewardship. The firm credits digital monitoring tools for real-time energy optimization.

4 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

BATN going 100% diesel to CNG is a concrete switch. The 1.4 MW solar at Ibadan is small relative to factory load, but it's a start. Would like to see the actual CO2 reduction numbers though.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

CNG is cleaner than diesel but still a fossil fuel. The real question is whether they plan to scale solar beyond 1.4 MW and eventually electrify with grid power. What's the timeline for that?

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

Zero waste to landfill since 2021 and 42% water reduction ahead of schedule is solid. But the article doesn't mention if these numbers are verified by a third party. Self-reported claims need scrutiny.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

Worth noting that BATN is a tobacco company. Their core product has massive health and environmental costs. This operational greening is positive, but it doesn't offset the lifecycle impact of their product.