CNG

Compressed Natural Gas (methane stored at high pressure) is an alternative fuel, which is economical, emits less noxious gases, and is thus a viable replacement of gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane/LPG. Being lighter than air, it disperses quickly when discharged, posing a minimum risk in case of a spill.

HOW IS IT PROCURED?

CNG is manufactured by compressing natural gas (primarily, methane) to less than 1% of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. It is stored and distributed in stronger and thicker containers, usually of cylindrical or spherical shapes, at a pressure of 20–25 MPa (2,900–3,600 psi).

WHERE IS IT USED?

WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS

From reduced exhaust emissions to reduced energy costs, CNG oﬀers a range of sustainable, safer, economical, and empowering solutions against conventional fuels and petroleum products. Here are its 6 major beneﬁts that make it the best alternative fuel in the industry today.

It’s safer

CNG storage tanks come with a tight seal, which reduces the possibility of an explosion. As it releases little to no emissions while refueling or in the event of a spill, in fact quickly dissipating instead of contaminating or harming anything in its proximity, it is both physically and environmentally safer. Besides, it is noiseless, which helps in curbing sound pollution to a great extent.

It’s powerful

CNG has an octane rating of about 130, which makes it superior to petroleum-based products. It knocks less, exhibits no vapor locking, gives the engine a better start, and enhances the vehicle’s mileage. This performance advantage is also why CNG is considered a desirable fuel.

It’s economical

CNG has zero lead and is non-corrosive, nondilutive, and noncontaminating. This helps in sustaining the life of engines, giving you more time between regular tune-ups and maintenance. As this dramatically reduces your general overhead and ﬂeet costs, CNG proves out to be more cost-eﬀective than gasoline and diesel. Also, CNG prices are far more consistent, ﬂuctuating or skyrocketing less than diesel prices. It is, therefore, the budget fuel for your ﬂeet.

It’s the future

CNG’s eﬃciency, safety, abundance, and cost-eﬀectiveness make it the fuel for all reasons – the fuel of choice for the future. In fact, 12 million vehicles are already powered by natural gas throughout the world and more companies and municipalities are joining every day. This will not only help the environment but also the economy, as more vehicles transitioning to CNG means the need to create more CNG fuelling stations, the need to have more CNG experts,which further means more jobs in the energy sector.

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