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Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission wants more investment in natural gas to reduce costs
To provide alternative for diesel and petrol as fuel for businesses and vehicles, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) has canvassed investment in the development of gas resources by the Federal Government.
Sharjah taxis to run on natural gas in the United Arab Emirates
The Sharjah Transport Corporation (STC) has started work on converting all taxis in the emirate to run on compressed natural gas (CNG).
Agreement between Volvo Trucks and Shell to introduce LNG for trucks
Volvo Trucks and Shell have signed a partnership agreement to introduce liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel in heavy trucks, reported the Spanish subsidiary of the Swedish manufacturer of commercial vehicles.
Mowasalat and Q-Post presents stamp commemorating the first CNG bus in Qatar
The Qatari transport company Mowasalat joined hands with Qatar General Postal Corporation (Q-Post) to bring out the first postage stamp featuring Mowasalat logo to coincide with the launching of the country’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) bus.
Colombian expert says CNG is cleaner and cheaper for public transport
The expert invited to the XVI Colombian Naturgas Congress in Cartagena, Eduardo Behrentz, University of the Andes, said that natural gas is a real solution to the public health problem posed by pollution particles.
75 percent of all biomethane plants now listed in the German Biogas Register
The Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency – looks back on a successful 2012 verification and running period for the German Biogas Register.
Gazprom prepares financing program to convert vehicles to natural gas in Russian regions
Moscow keeps hosting the National Oil and Gas Forum, which is primarily aimed at setting the agenda for Russian oil and gas industry leaders. Viktor Zubkov, Chairman of the Gazprom Board of Directors took part in the Forum.
Valtra and Swedish Ministry for Rural Affairs join forces in biogas tractor research
Valtra and Swedish Ministry for Rural Affairs are launching a joint research project called MEKA (methane/diesel after machinery conversion). The Swedish Ministry for Rural Affairs has allocated SEK 8 million for the research project from 2012 to 2014.
Encouragement for use of natural gas in the transport of Queretaro
Sustainable Development Secretary of the Mexican state of Queretaro, Marcelo López Sánchez, reported that the first natural gas refueling station for vehicles will be inaugurated in Queretaro, generating the change in public transport.
Shell launches first liquefied natural gas powered barge in The Netherlands
Shell has launched the first 100% liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered tank barge at a Christening ceremony attended by Shell CEO Peter Voser at Peters Shipyards in The Netherlands.
Ford expands its commercial vehicle range ready to run on CNG and LPG
In response to increased customer demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquid propane gas (LPG) ready vehicles, Ford has expanded its portfolio of product offerings in this growing alternative-fuel market segment.
Santos defines natural gas as one of the cheapest, cleanest and safest fuels
Colombian President stressed the advantages of natural gas as one of the cheapest, cleanest and safest fuels, so do not rule out the possibility to import it to meet the demand of the industry and households so as to avoid rationing scheme.
Indonesia to build 20 CNG fueling stations in Jakarta this year
The Government of Indonesia plans to build 20 compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations across Jakarta this year, in a bid to encourage people to convert to vehicles using this gaseous fuel, an official said.
New Regional District of Nanaimo transit buses to run on natural gas
The Regional District of Nanaimo was the natural choice for Canadian British Columbia Transit’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet of buses, said Manuel Achadinha, president and CEO of B.C. Transit.
Bolivia planned at least 35.000 CNG conversions in 2013
Bolivia's Government plans to convert minimally 35.000 vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) during 2013 by the Implementing Entity for Natural Gas Conversion (EEC-GNV).
President Obama’s blueprint for a clean and secure energy future
The Obama Administration is calling on Congress to establish a new Energy Security Trust, which is designed to invest in breakthrough research that will make the technologies of the future cheaper and better.
First compressed natural gas bus for public transport in Argentina
The bus was enabled and since the first days of March provides public passenger service on the line 322, between the towns of Merlo and Marcos Paz, in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Finland opened the largest biogas plant in the world
The new plant is located in the region of Vaasa, on the Finnish West Coast. It uses a biomass as fuel produced with waste from the timber industry, which is one of the major economic activities in Finland.
Calgary to introduce two natural gas powered buses into regular service
Calgary Transit will introduce two natural-gas powered buses into regular service, which are the first of what the Canadian city expects to be hundreds more to come.
Bangladesh replaces old vehicles by 5.000 new CNG autorickshaws
The Government will soon start replacing more than 2.500 “Mishuks” with compressed natural gas (CNG) run autorickshaws and launch 5.000 new ones in the capital as legal barriers in this connection has been over.
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