CNG Pump in Maharashtra

CNG or Compressed Natural Gas is a gaseous fuel, a mixture of hydrocarbons mainly consisting of Methane in the range of 95 per cent. Due to its low density, it is compressed in the CNG tank to a pressure of 200 bar to enhance the onboard storage capacity of the CNG-fitted tanks.

What is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?

CNG or Compressed Natural Gas is a fossil fuel substitute used in place of petrol, diesel, Auto LPG and so on. The natural gas will be compressed and dispensed to the vehicles at a high pressure of 200 bar to enhance the vehicle's onboard storage capacity.

Today many cities across India have adopted the usage of CNG like taxis, auto rickshaws, cars, vans and so on. Compressed Natural Gas is also being supplied to transport undertakings in Maharashtra like Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST), Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) and Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT).

Apart from this, passenger cars, vans, light and heavy commercial vehicles, school buses, and courier vans are also enjoying the benefits of CNG.

It is an economical, substantial and eco-friendly fuel which is conventional liquid auto fuel. CNG is easily available in Mumbai and around the city, hence it is made as the preferred form of auto fuel in Mumbai.

Mahanagar Gas Limited is the main supplier of CNG fuel in and around Mumbai city predominantly. With its robust network of CNG filling stations spread across the financial capital of India, CNG fuel is easily available in Mumbai city. Apart from Mumbai, Mahanagar Gas Limited is expanding its network in areas like Ambernath, Kalyan, Badlapur, Dombivali, Ulhasnagar, Panvel, Bhiwandi and Raigad districts of Maharashtra.

What is the capacity of a CNG tank or CNG cylinder?

The CNG cylinder has a 50-litre water-carrying capacity. It can carry around 9 kgs of CNG in gaseous form, which is equivalent to 12.5 litres of petrol. The CNG-fitted gas cylinder can run about 150-160 kilometers, for a 1300 CC car. An electronic fuel gauge fitted on the dashboard will indicate the quantity of the CNG left in the cylinder.

Is CNG popular worldwide?

Yes, CNG or compressed natural gas being an eco-friendly fuel is good for the environment. CNG has a long and established record in many European and Western countries like Europe, the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, India and Australia. Apart from this, many other nations like Bangladesh, Mexico, and Japan are also recognizing the large-scale benefits of using CNG-run vehicles and plan to expand their usage for several purposes.