Key networking platform promoted utilisation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as greener and cleaner fuel for airport and automotive fleets

EMGAS focused on establishing CNG refuelling facility for potential fleet owners

Dubai, UAE; February 18, 2015: Emirates Gas LLC (EMGAS), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), hosted the Compressed Natural Gas - Natural Gas Vehicle (CNG-NGV) ANGVA (Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association) Forum 2015, from January 26-28, 2015, at Le Meridien Dubai. The event is focused on promoting the utilisation of CNG as a greener and cleaner fuel for fleets in the transportation sectors.

One of the key networking platforms that promotes the utilisation of CNG as a greener and cleaner fuel for vehicles including public transport, the ANGVA Forum 2015 4 featured several prominent industry experts, who shared their views on the benefits of green fuel. Specialised roundtables and conferences discussed global trends in the sector in the UAE, Qatar and the wider Gulf region as well as the growing market opportunities in Asia-Pacific region.

Other aspects that were discussed covered the use of compressed natural gas as a clean and sustainable fuel for transport, including fleets at the airport, with country/city updates on CNG infrastructure development and case studies from the UAE and other countries around the world.

Hesham Ali Mustafa, Senior Director - ENOC Gas Marketing and General Manager - Emirates Gas LLC said: "CNG has a key role to play in supporting the 'Green Economy for Sustainable Development' vision announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, for the automotive sector. This forum is just one of the many initiatives that ENOC is putting in place to further promote the use of CNG in preserving the environment and promoting efficient energy use, which highlights our commitment to working together towards a greener and cleaner UAE."

Delegates attending the forum also had a unique opportunity to see first-hand EMGAS's CNG Mother Station at the DUGAS plant in Dubai.

Among other initiatives planned by EMGAS to promote the use of CNG is the setting up of a CNG refuelling facility for potential fleet owners such as DP World, Dubai Airports, driving institutes and other governmental departments and private sector entities.

EMGAS also owns and operates a CNG mobile filling unit which tours customer premises to distribute CNG according to their requirement. The advanced and fully-certified CNG mobile filling unit of EMGAS is equipped with 4,869 litres on-board CNG storage, compressor and electronic dispenser.

At the forum, Fazal Ali Khan, CNG Development Manager of EMGAS, provided insights on the CNG initiatives currently taking place in Dubai as well as any future opportunities in the emirate.

About Emirates Gas:
Emirates Gas (EMGAS) is the largest supplier of LPG in the UAE and the market leader supplying a variety of LPG products and propane used in industrial, commercial establishments and residential areas. Its range of eco-friendly products, Cutting Edge Gas, Pro-Power and EGAP are complementing the efforts in curbing pollution and environmental degradation. The company promotes alternative energy solutions and clean transportation and is working with the Government of Dubai in introducing Compressed Natural Gas as an environmentally friendly fuel alternative for public transport and automobiles in Dubai.

About ENOC:
Established in 1993 as a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC aims to promote the interests of its shareholders through the development of further downstream and upstream activities in the oil & gas sector and beyond, and to encourage the economic diversification of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.

ENOC's vision is to be a leading regional integrated oil & gas group that is highly profitable and socially responsible towards employees, the community and environment. Driving this vision, ENOC is committed to achieving sustainable development and highly profitable growth and serving the growing energy needs of Dubai.

ENOC strives to attract, develop and retain top talent to become the employer of choice, while adopting latest technologies and implementing best practices to achieve world-class performance. ENOC is also focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and in maintaining high industry standards with respect to environment, health and safety.

ENOC actively participates in an increasingly broad range of business ventures. Its joint ventures with major international companies allow partners to pool their technology, know-how and expertise along with their resources to further their commercial success.

Since its inception, ENOC has been guided by its philosophy of quality and professional management based on modern business concepts for commercial success and sustainable growth. Today it is poised to engineer a new and challenging period of growth and diversity.

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