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CNG Supply to Industries and Stations in Punjab Stopped

Due to the mounting gas calamity in the country, the government has for the time being stopped the supply of Sui gas to all industries and CNG stations throughout the Punjab province. On the other hand, the move was unsuccessful and could not reduce the stress for domestic users, who saw no abatement from the low gas pressure. But then, the step pressed the transporters against the wall. Long lines up of vehicles were seen on Sunday at a few CNG stations where gas supply was obtainable.

The SNGPL functionaries are positive that supply to the domestic and commercial users would steady in a day or so. They remarked that “Various domestic consumers complained about gas load shedding while talking to The News on Sunday.”

In the meantime, sources said the SNGPL had determined in rule to reinstate gas supply to CNG stations following gas supply to domestic and commercial users became usual. It is trusted that CNG stations in Lahore will be permitted to run from Wednesday while filling stations in Islamabad may be permitted to function even before, sources added.

The Lahore correspondent reported: “Closure of industries and filling stations has not proved effective for providing uninterrupted natural gas to the domestic sector as people continued to complain about the low pressure on Sunday.”

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By admin – June 25, 2011

Indraprastha Gas Ltd Increases the Prices of Compressed Natural Gas from Rs 27.75 to Rs.29

Close on the heels of a petrol cost increase, compressed natural gas (CNG) values have been modified towards the upper side from Rs 27.75 to Rs 29 per kg in the national capital with effect from midnight of the 5th of January.

An official stated that “Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has raised the CNG prices for automobiles from Rs 27.75 to Rs 29 per kg because of an increase in the input cost.”

Last month the prices of petrol in the national capital were enhanced by Rs 2.94-2.96 per litre in synchronism with the increase in worldwide oil rates.

IGL had last boosted the CNG cost in Delhi on October 1, when the rates were altered by Rs 0.25 per kg to Rs 27.75 per kg.

The present increase in the cost of CNG has been called for due to a resurrect in the input cost of gas.

IGL has completely depleted its allocation of government-regulated gas, called APM gas, and share from Reliance Industries’ eastern offshore KG-D6 fields, so it now necessitates to resource higher-priced imported LNG to meet requirement at its outlets.

The Rs 1.25 per kg hike is primarily due to this rationale, the official said.

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By admin – June 24, 2011

US firm purchases 60% interest in Nitin Cylinders which is worth $21 millions

Nitin Fire Protection Industries stated US based Worthington Industries Inc , a worldwide producer of pressure cylinders, has chosen 60% interest worth $21 million in one of its subsidiary, Nitin Cylinders Ltd (NCL).

The company stated in a declaration “Following this deal, NCL will turn into a joint venture between Worthington and Nitin Fire.”

Nitin Fire is a foremost home player, supplying end-to-end solutions for fire protection, safety and security, while its subsidiary Nitin Cylinders is one of the prime producers of CNG cylinders in India, having a facility of 5 lakh tones per annum.

Alternatively, Worthington Industries is a branched out metals constructing company and fabricates pressure cylinders, light gauge steel frame for commercial and housing constructions among others.

Nitin Group Chairman Nitin Shah said “The JV will help NCL benefit from the global experience and technical capabilities of Worthington Group. It will help the business grow for CNG and Industrial cylinders both international and domestic markets.”

Remarking on the deal, Worthington Cylinders President Harry Goussetis stated, “our partnership will give us the opportunity to expand our global presence in the emerging markets of India.”

 

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By admin – June 24, 2011

District Towns Experience CNG Revolution

Kolkata might be asphyxiating on fuel fumigates and hopeful for the day when all fomites and not just autos can be changed over to cleaner fuel, but in district towns like Asansol and Durgapur, a quiet revolt is taking place.

Vehicles in this industrialized belt have been shifting to CNG all together and this has been possible due to the coal bed methane (CBM) that is drawn out here. Almost 90% of automobiles in Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA) area have shifted to CNG without a drive from government.

More considerably, a bigger number of taxis, cars and even buses have changed over to CNG. Malay Saha of GEECL said that “This happened without any subsidy from the government. Had we got subsidies like those given in Delhi, the result would have been completely different.” The CNG cost in ADDA is Rs 30 per kg.

Chinmoy Chakraborty, an automobile technologist who runs a conversion centre in ADDA stated that “We alone converted over 100 autos, apart from other automobiles in last few months. The demand is high despite many odds. If the price would have been competitive like that of Delhi, the conversion rate would have been much faster. But CNG has taken the area by a storm. There is a beeline for conversion.”

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By admin – June 23, 2011

Limitation for CNG Stations in Sindh Stayed

The High Court in Sindh on Tuesday constrained the Sui Southern Gas Company from suspending the gas provision to the CNG filling stations in Sindh till Dec 29.

The All Pakistan CNG Stations Associations (Sindh and Balochistan Zones) disputed an SSGC notice dated Dec 14 by which it declared the pause of gas supply to CNG filling stations for 2 days a week in the 2 provinces.

A division bench constituting Chief Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany and Justice Salman Hamid stayed the completion of the challenged notice and published notifications to the ministry of petroleum and natural resources, the SSGC, and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority for Dec 29.

According to the SSGC announcement, the service was confronting a harsh dearth of gas and in order to preserve its load management program, it had determined that the gas supply to CNG stations would be suspended for two days a week. The pattern will be held till February 14.

The petitioner association counsel stated that “the CNG stations operating in Sindh and Balochistan were being discriminated against due to which huge losses were being suffered by the CNG station operators. Besides, citizens were also exposed to great hardships.”

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By admin – June 23, 2011

First CNG Vehicle Fueling Station in Red River Parish, Louisiana is Opened

Encana Natural Gas Inc., a auxiliary of Encana Corporation (TSX, NYSE: ECA), opened its first CNG fueling station. The Red River station will provide fuel the company’s rising fleet of CNG vehicles. This is a part of Encana’s loyalty to develop the use of cleaner-burning natural gas as a transport fuel in North America.

Eric Marsh, Encana’s Executive Vice-President, Natural Gas Economy  stated that “We are very excited about the opportunity to bring this natural gas fueling station to Coushatta in Red River Parish. This first station is our inaugural piece of natural gas fueling infrastructure. It represents the first step in our multi-year plan to convert a large number of the more than 1,300 trucks and passenger vehicles in Encana’s fleet to run on natural gas.”

Paul Sander, Encana’s Vice-President, Mid-Continent Business Unit  said that “Converting our fleet to natural gas will provide a significant cost savings over the life of the vehicles. This cost advantage, combined with the significant environmental benefits, provides a compelling case for Encana to build a fueling infrastructure.”

There are at present more than 900 CNG vehicle fueling stations in the United States providing fuel for approximately 110,000 CNG vehicles.

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By admin – June 22, 2011

Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Gets Department of Energy Loan Guarantee

The loan obligation will sustain the growth of the six-passenger MV-1, a factory-built wheelchair reachable vehicle that will function on compressed natural gas. The vehicle will be made at the Mishawaka, Indiana AM General Plant.

As a committed compressed natural gas vehicle, the MV-1 will employ no gasoline and manufacture lesser discharges than gasoline-fueled vehicles.

Vehicle Production Group figures that at full capacity, the scheme will create roughly 22,650 vehicles per year. Between production, part suppliers, sales and marketing, the scheme is anticipated to generate over 900 pure tech jobs.

According to VPG, a new American car company based in Miami, Florida, “the MV-1 is the only purpose-built vehicle that was designed from the ground up for wheelchair accessibility.”

The company also submits that MV-1 is the lone light-duty fomite up to now that conforms to or goes past the rules of thumb of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The vehicle boasts a deployable approach ramp with a 1,200-pound weight capacity, a 36-inch entrance and an inside that suits up to six occupiers with the not obligatory jump seat, including a wheelchair traveler and the driver.

 

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By admin – June 21, 2011

30% Increase in CNG Vehicles in 2010

Compressed natural gas-powered vehicles in India have augmented 30 per cent over 2009 to 10.1 lakh in 2010 according to Mr David Aitken, Advisor, NGV India.

David Aitken further added “The growth is commendable as CNG vehicles were totally absent seven years ago, he added. There has been increased awareness and greater environmental concerns among vehicle users on the imperatives of cleaner fuel.”

NGV India is a proposal promoted by GAIL (India), Mahanagar Gas and Indraprastha Gas. GAIL estimates that CNG vehicle figures would be approximately five million by 2015 while the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has hooked it at close to 5.8 million by 2020.

Mr Aitken said “India has the fifth largest fleet of natural gas vehicles in the world, but importantly, holds the highest NGV growth potential with over 220 cities planned for CNG development. By 2012, India’s CNG pipeline will stretch 12,000 km, connecting 15 States to serve a population of 16 crore.”

On CNG performance, Mr Aitken said “while it was true that dual mode fuel cars (petrol and CNG) were probably slightly behind fossil fuel-driven ones, the comparison was unjustified.”

In India, five of the most recent models from Maruti Suzuki including the Estilo, Wagon R, Eco and SX4 presented CNG variants.

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By admin – June 21, 2011

Next Year Tata Motor will be Launching CNG Trucks

Tata Motors is anticipated to set in motion compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trucks in the middle and heavy sections for the home market in a year, sources close to the growth told Financial Express. The growth of the new CNG trucks is planned to be finished within six months. These trucks will be dual-fuel provided which means that along with CNG, they will also have an alternative to run on usual fuel diesel.

The CNG-driven trucks will be versions of Tata Motors’ on hand truck variety including SE 1613, LPT 1613, LPT 2515 and others. References said the company is not projecting planning CNG on its Prima range of trucks formulated with its Korean collaborator Daewoo, set in motion of late.

To conquer the fall in horsepower, induced due to consumption of CNG on the trucks, Tata Motors will apply superior fuel insertion systems, the reference said. At the moment, the SE 1613 has 125 horsepower, while LPT 2515 has 142 horsepower. The CNG-run trucks will be obtainable with three CNG cylinder capability alternatives including 490 litres, 390 litre and the 300 litre prototypes.

Experts are of the opinion that with the use of CNG, a 70% energy cost savings can be achieved and at any rate 20% less discharges by vehicles. The cost of CNG is Rs 31.47 per kg in Mumbai while diesel costs Rs 44 per litre.

Tata Motors CNG powered trucks will be archetype product in the market and is being developed at a time when the government is looking for doubling the CNG network in the nation in the next five years. Natural gas demand is anticipated to rise at more than 10% yearly to more than 300 standard million cubic meters per day, with almost 200 cities getting CNG by 2015. CNG vehicles can also lessen users against high fuel prices in the result of a deregulation in diesel prices, even though it is improbable the government will settle on on such a move in the short-range.

An auto analyst stated thus “CNG penetration in commercial vehicles has been negligible due to the limited supply. With the government committed to expand the network, one can expect the automakers to tap the opportunity. However, it is still a while to go.” He also added that “one of the markets that have a considerable penetration of CNG in commercial vehicles is Thailand.”

Taking into consideration the restricted reach of CNG in the country, the company will be aiming for markets like New Delhi, sections of Maharashtra and the North-East. With reference to cost significances, CNG trucks will be priced approximately Rs 2 lakh more than the diesel range. Actually the 1613 truck is set about Rs 16 lakh and the 2515 truck is set approximately Rs 18 lakh at present.

At present, the transportation segment uses up just about 45% of the diesel in the market. The deployment of CNG vehicles in India is rated fifth in the world and is seen developing at a rate of 45% per year against a worldwide development of 30%. There are approximately 7 lakh fomites in the country functioning on CNG at present and the government desires to double up the number in the following three years. In Mumbai alone, with an arrangement of around 150 CNG Stations now there are more than two lakh fomites running on CNG.

CNG is obtainable in 16 cities in the country and will be provided to 86 cities in the following three years. The government has already approved 6,335 kms of pipeline and the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), is in the course of empowering another 5,000 km of pipelines to unite different parts of the country.

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By admin – June 20, 2011

China Natural Gas to declare 3rd Quarter Returns On November 15

China Natural Gas, Inc. (“China Natural Gas” or the “Company”) a top supplier of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular gas and pipeline natural gas for manufacturing, profitable and uptown use in Xi’an, China, today pronounced that it has filed for an extension with the Securities and Exchange Commission and will record its periodical Form 10-Q and proclaim financial results for the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2010 on Monday, November 15.

The Company will also conduct a conference call on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. EST (5:00 a.m. PST) to talk about financial results from its 3rd quarter ended September 30, 2010.

China Natural Gas ships and trades natural gas to vehicular fueling terminals, in addition to commercial, industrial, and residential clients via its allocation networks in China’s Shaanxi and Henan Provinces. The Company hold around 120 km of persuasive pipelines and functions 28 CNG fueling stations in Shaanxi Province and 12 CNG fueling stations in Henan Province.

China Natural Gas has four primary business lines and it includes: the distribution and retailing of CNG through Company-owned CNG fueling stations for hybrid powered vehicles.

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By admin – June 20, 2011