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Assam: Guwahati to likely receive CNG service for vehicles in upcoming years

Assam: Guwahati to likely receive CNG service for vehicles in upcoming years

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Assam: Guwahati to likely receive CNG service for vehicles in upcoming years Assam: Guwahati to likely receive CNG service for vehicles in upcoming years

Guwahati is all set to receive compressed natural gas (CNG) services for vehicles in the upcoming years. The work on the project is likely to get started within 7 to 8 months, souces reported.

This was informed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Purba Bharati Gas Limited, a joint venture of Assam Gas Company (AGC), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), and Oil India Limited (OIL).

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"We intend to start three CNG stations in Guwahati. There will be a lot of background work and we are currently under negotiation wit

h the higher authorities including Indian Oil Corporation," said Abhijit Barua, CEO, Purba Bharati.

Another issue being discussed is the setting up of mother station in Dibrugarh.

"There will be a problem regarding the operating cost from Dibrugarh, which is 400 km from Guwahati," added Barua. The project is expected to begin within 7-8 months from now.

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Edited By: Admin
Published On: Dec 26, 2020