Philippines, Manila
Singapore-based Callandra LCNG Fuels Corp., which plans to put up at least six compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified natural gas (LNG) utilities in the Philippines, has received accreditation from the Philippines Department of Energy (DOE). The certification is given under the Natural Gas Program for Public Transport (NGVPPT) and certifies the company as a Category IV Refuelling Station Operator. Chief Executive Randall C. Antonio said in a report from GMA News that they intended to start deploying the service that targets local bus companies.
Although negotiations with development partners are still to take place
Mr. Antonio said Callandra may put up two stations by 2010 and is
looking at a budget of between $77 million and $110 million. Callandra
had been in contact with the DOE for the project since
2005.
There are 22 buses that use compressed natural gas, but there are only
two CNG stations in the country — a mother station in Batangas and a
refilling station in Laguna. The government is targeting nine CNG
stations that will service at least 5,000 CNG buses a day.
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