June 11, 2026. Following the commitment of President Rodrigo Paz Pereira and the Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Marcelo Blanco Quintanilla, to the transportation sector, the Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion Implementation Entity (EEC-GNV) received the first shipment of over 1,000 CNG cylinders in the city of Santa Cruz. This marks the beginning of a new phase aimed at strengthening vehicle conversion programs and meeting national demand.
This delivery is part of a total supply of 6,000 cylinders of varying capacities that will be progressively incorporated into the programs managed by the EEC-GNV, benefiting thousands of transporters and users who choose CNG as a more economical, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative.
During the event, the Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Marcelo Blanco Quintanilla, emphasized that this delivery fulfills a commitment made to the transportation sector and is a concrete example of the initiatives promoted by the National Government.
“Upon assuming leadership of the Ministry, we committed to the sector to expedite the arrival of these cylinders, and today we are fulfilling that commitment with concrete actions,” the Minister stated.
He also stressed that the provision of cylinders is part of a strategy aimed at strengthening vehicular gas programs and providing certainty to beneficiaries throughout the country.
For his part, the Executive Director of EEC-GNV, Javier Rolando Rivero Zuazo, highlighted that the receipt of this first batch represents a significant step forward in ensuring the continuity of institutional programs and strengthening services for beneficiaries nationwide.
