CNG
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Parliament backs free CNG initiative to cut fuel consumption
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Parliamentary Energy Committee welcomed and endorsed the Ministry of Oil's initiative to provide free compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles, describing it as an effective measure to reduce gasoline consumption, curb fuel imports, and lower the country's foreign currency expenditures.
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Public cooperation, CNG key to fuel supply stability
SHANA (Tehran) — Public cooperation in reducing fuel consumption and greater use of compressed natural gas (CNG) will be essential to maintaining stable gasoline supplies during the peak travel months of Mordad and Shahrivar (August and September), despite damage to parts of Iran's energy infrastructure during the recent US-Israeli attacks, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution and Refining Company (NIOPDC) said Saturday.
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CNG’s untapped potential to curb gasoline demand
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s compressed natural gas (CNG) network has significant unused capacity that could help curb rising gasoline consumption and reduce fuel costs for households, according to data from the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC).
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CNG expansion key to cutting gasoline use
SHANA (Tehran) – Developing compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure is one of the most effective ways to reduce gasoline consumption, a member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said, stressing that past experience has demonstrated CNG’s significant role in managing fuel demand.
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Expanding CNG basket alongside reforming gasoline distribution patterns
SHANA (Tehran) – The experience of the recent 40-day war and damage to refining infrastructure turned fuel consumption reform into a national priority, pushing Iran’s oil industry to place greater emphasis on non-price reforms and responsible public cooperation in managing demand to safeguard supply stability in the postwar period.
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CNG offered for free at 90% of Tehran stations
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the CNG industry association announced that compressed natural gas is being offered for free at 90% of stations in Tehran province, stating that the development of the CNG sector is a key pillar of the country's energy strategy.
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Reviving CNG capacity a strategy to manage gasoline consumption
SHANA (Tehran) - Reviving compressed natural gas capacity, one of the 14th administration’s top priorities, has entered the operational phase over the past year through a series of measures, including the launch of a free vehicle conversion program, construction of new CNG stations and increased factory production of dual-fuel vehicles. The initiative has gained urgency as gasoline consumption has outpaced production and much of the country’s CNG capacity has gone unused.
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More than 30,000 drivers register for free dual-fuel conversion
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said more than 30,000 people have registered over the past month for the government’s free gasoline-to-dual-fuel vehicle conversion program. He said using CNG, in addition to its economic, environmental and energy security benefits, can cut annual fuel costs for high-consumption households by more than 50 million tomans.
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CNG expansion saves 16m liters of gasoline daily
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s national CNG project manager says daily compressed natural gas sales have reached about 16 million liters, preventing the country’s gasoline consumption from climbing to an estimated 148 million liters per day — the equivalent output of several refineries.
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CNG industry development saves $75b
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the country has saved $75 billion in gasoline consumption since the start of its CNG industry.
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Eight CNG stations launched nationwide
SHANA (Tehran) – Eight new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations have been inaugurated across Iran to promote the use of clean fuel and increase CNG’s share in the national energy mix. The projects represent a total investment of 6.1 trillion rials.
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Over 600 CNG stations provided free gas during 12-day war
SHANA (Tehran) – The 12-day war and an unprecedented surge in fuel consumption tested the resilience of Iran’s energy infrastructure and industry cohesion.
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94% of CNG stations operational, official denies closure reports
SHANA (Tehran) –The manager of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company denied reports of CNG station closures, stating that over 94% of CNG stations are operational.
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Iran unveils initiatives to diversify national fuel portfolio
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has launched several initiatives aimed at diversifying its national fuel portfolio, including the inauguration of 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, the signing of agreements to promote the use of bioethanol in the fuel industry, and the revival of a system to convert gasoline-powered vehicles to dual-fuel models.
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Increased support needed for CNG vehicle manufacturers
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Zamyad Automotive Company announced the production of 423,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles by the company and called for greater support to boost production.
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12 new CNG stations operational across Iran
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced the launch of 12 new CNG stations in six provinces across the country.
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Free dual-fuel conversion for public vehicles starts in Sistan and Baluchestan
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced the start of a free registration program to convert public gasoline-powered vehicles to dual-fuel (CNG and gasoline) in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
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Daily CNG consumption in Iran exceeds 21 mcm
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced that over 21 million cubic meters (mcm) of compressed natural gas (CNG) are consumed daily in Iran.
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Iran to Export $2.5b CNG Technical, Engineering Services to Nigeria
TEHRAN (Shana) -- A member of the CNG Trade Union of Iran announced the export of 2.5 billion dollars of CNG technical and engineering services to Nigeria in the near future.