Natural gas vehicle industry leaders are stepping up safety initiatives following incidents in which drivers have used uninspected compressed natural gas (CNG) or LPG cylinders on natural gas installations. Though no deaths resulted from the incidents, both situations could have easily resulted in fatalities, an eventuality that the industry plans to head off through increased customer education.

Warnings will be posted at all CNG refuelling bowsers reminding motorists that LPG cylinders are not suitable for CNG vehicles and that CNG cylinders are required to undergo regular testing and re-certification.

Stakeholders are also hoping to develop a national database, in cooperation with cylinder manufacturers, to track ownership of cylinders and to advise owners in advance when testing periods are approaching. Regular periodic vehicles inspection are also being reinforced to identify any potential safety risk involving CNG equipment.