ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): Central Chairman All Pakistan CNG
Association (APCNGA) Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha has said that the
Compressed Natural Gas sector was on the path of gradual revival.
In a statement issued here, he said motorists have started giving
preference to CNG on petrol again, which is an inexpensive and environment-
friendly fuel.
Paracha hinted that the per kg CNG price would be reduced in
Punjab soon.
He said the association was planning to import lightweight 22kg
CNG cylinders and compatible kits to help improve efficiency of the gas-run
vehicles.
“Samples are arriving from European countries and South America,
which will be submitted to technical experts of OGRA for evaluation and
getting approval for import of the CNG cylinders and kits,” he said.
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 we will soon achieve the past glory.”
He said the lightweight cylinders would have the same eight
kilograms CNG filling capacity as was in 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.
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.