CNG News: 20 August, 2010

India to have 1.500 CNG stations by 2014-2015

The administration has decided to establish compressed natural gas (CNG) stations next to all the highways in India by 2013. The announcement was made by petroleum and natural gas regulator at the launch of Maruti Suzuki's novel series of CNG fitted cars. Mr. L. Mansingh, Chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, said he expects that in about three years time CNG stations will cover all the highways in the country. This will make CNG more sustainable option for the transportation sector. He added that the administration is eyeing to launch gas networks in 25 cities by the next three years. They have identified geographical areas to set up about 330 distribution centres in the coming five years. It is projected that by the fiscal year 2014-2015, India will have approximately 1.500 CNG gas stations. Nowadays, vast regions in India excepting the National Capital, Mumbai as well as Gujarat, have a small number of CNG filling stations. G.E.T. Worldwide Ltd: CNG oil free compressor - CNG reciprocating compressor