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Nigeria Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas
SolutionsJan 21

Nigeria Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas

Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Cooking Gas Prices Drop 40% in Nigeria's Capital
SolutionsJan 18

Cooking Gas Prices Drop 40% in Nigeria's Capital

Families in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory are celebrating as cooking gas prices fall from $1.80 to as low as $1.08 per kilogram, easing pressure on household budgets. The government promises to keep prices stable after resolving supply disruptions that sent costs soaring last year.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria Tackles Rising Cooking Gas Prices With New Plan
Solutions3h ago

Nigeria Tackles Rising Cooking Gas Prices With New Plan

Nigeria's government just launched emergency measures to bring down skyrocketing cooking gas prices that have nearly doubled in recent weeks. The coordinated plan aims to boost supply, fix infrastructure gaps, and ease the burden on millions of families.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Lagos Delivers Free Cooking Gas to 4,000 Families
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

Lagos Delivers Free Cooking Gas to 4,000 Families

A local government in Lagos is handing out free cooking gas refills to 4,000 residents across seven wards, offering immediate relief from rising energy costs. The initiative distributes 3kg gas cylinders on a first-come, first-served basis at designated stations in each ward.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years Using Waste
VideosMar 18

IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years Using Waste

An engineer in India converts 11 kg of kitchen scraps into cooking gas daily, eliminating his need for LPG cylinders since 2019. His biodigester system now helps 350 homes save 2,500 gas cylinders yearly while keeping 1,000 tonnes of waste from landfills.

The Better India2 min read
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Cooking Gas at Home for $65
SolutionsMar 13

Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Cooking Gas at Home for $65

A simple biogas setup can convert your daily food waste into fuel for cooking while slashing your gas bills. Here's how families across India are building their own renewable energy systems right in their backyards.

The Better India3 min read
Woman Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Free Cooking Gas at Home
VideosApr 10

Woman Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Free Cooking Gas at Home

An Indian innovator has designed a compact biogas plant that transforms daily kitchen waste into clean cooking fuel. The system works without electricity or smoke, offering homes a sustainable alternative to traditional LPG.

The Better India2 min read
IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years with Biogas
VideosMar 17

IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years with Biogas

An IIT graduate built a home biodigester that turns kitchen waste into cooking fuel, eliminating his need to buy LPG cylinders for seven years. His simple solution saves money while solving two problems at once.

The Better India2 min read
1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking
Acts of KindnessApr 24

1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking

When Peg Bracken published "The I Hate to Cook Book" in 1960, she broke the cardinal rule of womanhood: she admitted that cooking dinner every night felt miserable. Her honest, funny recipes sold three million copies and quietly revolutionized how women thought about their role in the kitchen.

Upworthy3 min read
Nigeria's ANOH Gas Plant Powers Up, Boosting Clean Energy
InnovationJan 21

Nigeria's ANOH Gas Plant Powers Up, Boosting Clean Energy

Nigeria just fired up a major new gas processing facility that will deliver cleaner energy to millions while creating jobs and reducing the country's carbon footprint. The ANOH plant in Imo State started delivering gas this month after years of development.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Scientists Turn Methane Gas Into Medicine Using Light
SolutionsFeb 27

Scientists Turn Methane Gas Into Medicine Using Light

Researchers in Spain have discovered how to transform methane, the main component of natural gas, into complex medicines using iron and LED light. In a stunning first, they created a hormone therapy drug directly from natural gas.

Science Daily3 min read
Nigeria Completes Major Gas Pipeline Under River Niger
Planet WinsApr 30

Nigeria Completes Major Gas Pipeline Under River Niger

Nigeria just finished drilling a massive gas pipeline two kilometers beneath the River Niger, a breakthrough that could power millions of homes and factories. The project uses cutting-edge technology to transport enough gas daily to transform the country's energy future.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's $2.8B Gas Pipeline to Reach Capital by July
SolutionsApr 14

Nigeria's $2.8B Gas Pipeline to Reach Capital by July

Africa's largest gas reserves are finally heading to Nigeria's northern cities through a 614-kilometer pipeline that's been 17 years in the making. When gas flows to Abuja this July, millions will gain access to cleaner, cheaper energy.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Canada Landfill Turns Trash Gas Into Clean Fuel in One Step
SolutionsApr 28

Canada Landfill Turns Trash Gas Into Clean Fuel in One Step

A new technology in British Columbia is transforming landfill gas into clean fuel using a single process instead of multiple expensive stages. The breakthrough could make renewable natural gas affordable for landfills of all sizes.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read
Kansas City Kids Learn to Cook Despite Vision Loss
SolutionsJan 19

Kansas City Kids Learn to Cook Despite Vision Loss

Nine-year-old Prophet Ndungu was scared of burning toast, but that didn't stop him from making French toast at a Kansas City cooking class designed for blind and visually impaired kids. The program teaches young people essential kitchen skills so they can cook independently at home.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Bhookle Connects 1,000 Home Cooks to Hungry City Dwellers
SolutionsJan 20

Bhookle Connects 1,000 Home Cooks to Hungry City Dwellers

A son's tribute to his mother has become a thriving food delivery platform connecting nearly 1,000 home cooks across India with people craving authentic, home-cooked meals. Bhookle has delivered over 50,000 meals in Bengaluru alone, turning kitchens into businesses.

The Hindu2 min read
Kentucky EV Drivers Save Big as Gas Hits $4 a Gallon
SolutionsApr 13

Kentucky EV Drivers Save Big as Gas Hits $4 a Gallon

While gas prices climb to $4 per gallon nationwide, Kentucky electric vehicle owners like Mike Proctor are celebrating relief from the pump. His 14 years of gas-free driving are now paying off more than ever.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Nigeria Partners with IEA to Cut Methane, Boost Clean Gas
SolutionsFeb 18

Nigeria Partners with IEA to Cut Methane, Boost Clean Gas

Nigeria just signed a major agreement with the International Energy Agency to reduce methane emissions and bring clean cooking gas to 5 million homes by 2030. The partnership marks a turning point for Africa's largest economy as it tackles pollution while expanding energy access.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Italy Ships 5,200-Ton Plant to Cut Libya's Gas Waste
Planet WinsMay 7

Italy Ships 5,200-Ton Plant to Cut Libya's Gas Waste

A massive offshore module just left Italy for Libya to turn wasted gas into usable energy. The project could help Libya eliminate gas flaring by 2030 while strengthening Mediterranean energy security.

Euronews2 min read
Norway Approves $1.8B Project to Boost Europe's Gas Supply
InnovationMay 8

Norway Approves $1.8B Project to Boost Europe's Gas Supply

Norway just greenlit a massive underwater gas project that will breathe new life into old oil fields while strengthening energy security for millions across Europe. By 2028, this smart reuse of existing infrastructure will deliver up to 120 million barrels of clean-burning gas.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read

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