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ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT+APP): All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas
Association (APCNGA) would apply for import of new lightweight 22kg
CNG cylinders and compatible kits with Oil and Gas Regulatory
Authority (OGRA) in next month.
“Samples are arriving from European countries and South
America, which will be submitted before technical experts of OGRA
for evaluation and getting approval for import of the CNG cylinders
and kits in next 20 to 25 days,” APCNGA Chairman Ghiyas Abdullah
Paracha told APP.
He said price of the lightweight environment-friendly CNG
cylinders and supporting kits would be determined after passing of
the samples, following which “new technology will be available in
the Pakistani markets in next three to four months.”
The chairman said a number of international entrepreneurs were
contacting APCNGA and showing keen interest to invest after seeing
potential in CNG sector of Pakistan.
In 2012, he said, Pakistan was on top among CNG user countries
with 3.7 million CNG-run vehicles adding, “By grace of Allah
Almighty will soon achieve the past glory.”
He said the lightweight cylinders would have the same eight
kilograms CNG filling capacity as of the old 60 kg CNG cylinders,
adding that the new technology would be easy in handling and useful
in fuel consumption.
“It will be cost-effective as compared to the increased prices
of vehicles,” he said in reply to a question.
Paracha said the association was in negotiations with
different foreign companies, including those from Italy and
Argentine for importing the new technology and launching in
Pakistani markets.
He expressed the confidence that with continued government
policies to revive the CNG sector, Pakistan would be again number
one CNG user country in next four years.