The National Gas Company (NGC) will be installing a filling station for its CNG powered vehicles at its Point Lisas compound before year end.This was announced yesterday by Chan Chadeesingh, chairman of NGC and National Energy Corporation (NEC), when the NEC received seven CNG powered vehicles from Neal and Massy at its Brechin Castle, Couva, headquarters.
Chadeesingh said there are also plans for filling stations at major government institutions to ensure state-owned vehicles are powered by the cheaper and cleaner fuel.He said this will result over the long term in reduction of the fuel subsidy and as more individuals and companies reduce their dependency on gasoline, more money will be freed up which could be used for development.
Chadeesingh said the NEC is expected to receive 15 more CNG vehicles later this year. He said he would like to see CNG systems in place for larger vehicles and highlighted the financial and environmental advantages of switching to the fuel.