Emirates Gas to highlight green fuel solutions at CNG-NGV’s ANGVA Forum 2013 in Dubai

Emirates Gas LLC (EMGAS), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), is hosting the Compressed Natural Gas – Natural Gas Vehicle (CNG-NGV) ANGVA (Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association) Forum 2013, focused on promoting sustainable growth and cleaner air through the use of CNG-NGV, being held from May 14 to 16, 2013, at Raffles Dubai.

One of the most important networking platforms that promotes the utilisation of CNG as a greener and cleaner fuel for vehicles including public transport, the ANGVA Forum 2013 features several prominent keynote speakers, who share their views on the global trends in the sector. Specialised roundtables are being held that address the various facets of safer and sustainable NGV infrastructure development in the UAE, Qatar and the wider Gulf region. Other aspects being discussed cover the use of natural gas in the transport sector, country/city updates on CNG infrastructure development and experiences from countries around the world.

Saeed Khoory, Chief Executive Officer of ENOC, said: “The UAE is at the forefront in promoting an active sustainable development agenda, in line with the ‘green economy for sustainable development’ strategy announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. At ENOC, we are committed to supporting the strategy by focusing on producing and distributing cleaner and greener fuels. These will not only reduce the dependence on traditional fuel resources but also contribute to a healthy and sustainable environment. By hosting the ANGVA Forum 2013, we are further underlining our focus of promoting industry dialogue and encouraging more stakeholders to work together for the prosperity of our future generations.”

Zaid Alqufaidi, Managing Director, ENOC Marketing, explained: “From setting up the first green fuel station in the Middle East to introducing CNG to fleet users, ENOC has been leading the industry dialogue on cleaner and greener fuels. We believe that it is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility to further promote active industry engagement in this subject, which is being facilitated through the ANGVA Forum 2013.”

Hesham Ali Mustafa, Senior Director – ENOC Gas Marketing and General Manager – Emirates Gas LLC added: “With demand for fuel increasing, in tune with population growth, shifting to cleaner and greener fuels is a strong alternative that must be seriously taken into consideration. It is also a perfect fit to the Dubai Integrated Energy 2030. We have already rolled out a clear action plan to encourage the use of CNG, a cleaner fuel, through our advanced facility of utilising renewable energy sources along with the conventional methods of using pipeline gas as a ‘green’ fuel for transportation. We also plan to deliver CNG to our customers’ premises by drawing on the concept of dedicated CNG Daughter Stations. The ANGVA Forum serves as a platform to communicate and share best practices with the global experts.”

Hesham Ali Mustafa, who is also the first Emirati President of ANGVA from the Gulf Region, added: “Since its inception, ANGVA has endeavoured to serve the needs of fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, gas suppliers, equipment suppliers, refuelling equipment providers, consultants, government representatives, non-governmental organisations and others involved with the NGVs industry by promoting the use of natural gas as the fuel for transportation sector.”

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 the RTA, Dubai Municipality, DP World and other governmental departments and private sector entities.

The Forum is attended by leaders from government and private sector entities including UAE Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Interior, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Civil Defence, RTA, Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Aviation, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Sharjah Electric & Water Authority (SEWA), Dubai Taxi Corporation, Dubai Health Authority, ADNOC Distribution, Emirates Group, Emirates Driving Institute, Mowasalat, Dubai Aluminium, Dubai Ambulance, GASCO, DUSUP and PTT PLC among others.

At the Forum, Fazal Ali Khan, CNG Development Manager of EMGAS, will provide insights on the municipal waste flare gas programme for NGVs in Dubai; Waddah Ghanem, ENOC’s Chief EHSQ Compliance Officer, will highlight the aspects of safe and sustainable NGV infrastructure development in the UAE, in addition to discussions led by experts from various entities.