CNG VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN FOCUS: ISSUES, CAUSES AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - an article by Mr. Asim Riaz, Research Engineer/Visiting Lecturer MS Energy Engineering, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan Over recent weeks 44 people have died in accidents involving public sector transport vehicles converted to compressed natural gas (CNG) in Pakistan, the country with the world’s largest [...]
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Investigation of CNG Vehicle Accidents in Pakistan Reveal Actual Causes
January 19, 2012 – 8:25 pm
Source: Mr. Asim Riaz, Research Engineer
Pakistan
Ivory Coast Uses GDF Suez for NGV Training
January 13, 2012 – 9:06 am
Ivory Coast
Staff of Ivory Coast bus company Société de Transport Abidjanais (SOTRA) and PETROCI (National Society of Petroleum Operations in Côte d’Ivoire) have undergone specialised training on compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles with representatives of GDF SUEZ. The training, which took place in December, allows the 35 participants to obtain the necessary clearance for the operation of [...]
Brazilian NGV Industry Promotes Training and Workshop to Develop Growth
December 7, 2010 – 4:02 pm
Source: R.Fernandes, NGV Committee – IBP Coordinator and ALGNV President.
Brazil
In the second half of November the NGV Committee of IBP – Brazilian Oil and Gas Institute conducted a successful NGV Training Course and an HD Vehicle workshop as part of efforts to help grow Brazil’s NGV Industry. The workshop on “Natural Gas for Heavy-Duty Vehicles” was sponsored by Sulgás, the local gas distribution company [...]
ANGVA Plans CNG Cylinder Inspection Courses
May 5, 2010 – 5:54 pm
Thailand and Malaysia
The Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicle Association (ANGVA) is building expertise in the region by running two CNG Cylinder Inspection Courses, one each in Bangkok, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The first course, in Bangkok, will run from 23rd to 25th June 2010. The second course, in Kuala Lumpur, will run from 28th to 30th June 2010. [...]
Industry Safety Steps Up a Notch in Bangladesh with Comprehensive Training
December 16, 2009 – 11:26 am
Sydney based CFS International has wrapped up a busy second half to 2010, putting more than 50 industry members from Bangladesh through one of the most comprehensive NGV training programs the company has staged since its formation in almost ten years ago. The CNG industry is an important element of Bangladesh’s economy and energy setup. [...]
Oklahoma Receives Funds for CNG Projects; More $$$ to Follow
September 15, 2009 – 9:38 am
Source: Tulsa World
USA, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State is to benefit from more than $18.6 million in stimulus funds awarded by the US Government this week to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Included in the expected outcomes, for which $11 million has been allocated, will be vehicle and bus conversions to CNG, provision of equipment for CNG refueling stations and [...]
Malaysia Assists Youth to Train as NGV Installers
September 7, 2009 – 12:10 am
Source: Singapore Star
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian government has set up a youth training program specifically aimed at assisting Indian youth in the country to find employment. Announced by Malaysian Human Resources Minister Dr S. Subramaniam, the ‘Train and Place’ program has been allocated more than 1 million ringgits (USD 285,000) to train 25 youth as installers of NGV systems and [...]
