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Breaking: 100 Dongfeng CNG Truck Tractors with 45K-Liter Fuel Trailers Delivered to Nigeria's NNPC

Jun 08, 2024

[Abuja, Nigeria | Jun. 8, 2024] – In a major boost to Nigeria's clean energy transition, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has taken delivery of 100 cutting-edge CNG fuel transport systems from Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles and CLW Group. The customized 440HP KC CNG Truck Heads with 45,000L tanker trailers represent Africa's largest deployment of compressed natural gas fuel transporters.

Dongfeng KC 440HP Truck Head Highlights:

DONGFENG CNG TRUCK 3

Powertrain:

YC6K1344N CNG engine (440HP/2,100Nm torque)
16×260L CNG cylinders (4,160L total capacity) for 1,200km range
12-speed manual transmission (12JSD200T) with crawler gears

Operational Durability:

315/80R22.5 tubeless tires (11-count) for heavy payloads
50,000km service intervals

Driver-Centric Design:

Reinforced steel cab with electrical tilt mechanism
Air suspension seat + climate control
75dB cabin noise rating

NNPC-Compliant 45,000L Tanker Trailer:

DONGFENG CNG TRUCK 2

Safety Features:

Double-wall construction (10mm steel)
Vapor recovery system
4-compartment design (Diesel/CNG/PMS/AGO configurable)

Operational Efficiency:

8,000L/hr loading rate
±0.5% metering accuracy
25-year design lifespan

Strategic Impact

✅ 30% lower fuel costs vs diesel fleets
✅ 22% reduction in CO₂ emissions per kilometer
✅ 35% increase in payload efficiency over previous NNPC assets

"The 440HP torque output handles our northern routes' elevation changes while the CNG system cuts operational costs by $18,000 annually per truck," noted NNPC's Head of Fleet Operations during the commissioning ceremony.