Enoc petrol stations to dispense CNG soon

Emirates Gas has already carried out a feasibility study for a natural gas pipeline network in the newly developing areas of Dubai and is considering various alternative applications of gas.

With the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Enoc working together in a bid to convert the public transport system from the existing petrol or diesel mode to CNG mode, Saeed Khoory, Enoc Group Chief Executive, said recently that soon the petrol stations would have CNG dispensing machines.

The collaboration between the RTA and Enoc has already resulted in fitting CNG engines on three abras. These abras are presently undergoing trial runs. The RTA has said that if proved successful, the other forms of public transport like buses and taxis would also be installed with CNG engines.

Enoc has one mobile CNG filling station for abra stations.

The alternative fuel substantially reduces exhaust emissions, cutting down pollutants such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and other ozone-depleting substances.

Saeed Khoory said, “As a socially responsible company, Enoc is committed to finding ways to combat the ever-increasing problem of pollution. This is a major step towards protecting the environment and enhancing the ecological strength in the UAE.

“We have set a benchmark with Emirates Gas introducing CNG in Dubai by fitting CNG engines on three abras. With the success of the initial trial runs, we are now looking at opportunities to popularise the fuel of the future through development of appropriate infrastructure and encouraging consumers to shift from other fuels to CNG.

“If the taxis and public buses are to run on CNG, we must ensure that there is enough quantity of the gas with us. We are looking at different sources to make sure that there is a continuous supply of CNG.”