Formation of a special working group for the development of CNG in the country

According to the Energy Press report from the Ministry of Oil, Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said in the meeting of the CNG industry activists: There are various challenges and obstacles in the development of the CNG industry. From the perspective of behavioral economics, the development of this industry is slow; The lack of ease of access to stations, especially in metropolitan cities, stopping the process of conversion, production and modernization of the dual-fuel fleet are other factors that have caused a decrease in CNG consumption in the country.
Pointing out that all these challenges have overshadowed the economy of the private sector active in this industry, he added: we will try to remove these obstacles through continuous communication with the stakeholders and consultation at different levels of governance, in addition to reforming the business model of the stakeholders. Increase the attractiveness of investing in this sector for investors.
The Deputy Minister of Oil in Refining and Distribution Affairs emphasized: Diversification of the fuel portfolio using CNG is one of the priority programs in the field of consumption management, and in this regard, a detailed study has been conducted in the past month in order to assess the current situation, as well as identify its complications, and the program Its short-term to long-term horizon development has also been developed.
Referring to the 45% empty capacity in CNG stations across the country, as well as the decrease in daily consumption of this clean fuel in recent years from 24 million cubic meters to 19 million cubic meters, Azimifar added: increasing the coverage level of CNG stations, especially in metropolitan cities and the southeast of the country, focusing on The construction of mobile and small-scale stations, paying attention to the economy of the station holders by creating a proportionality in the royalties fee with the current costs and maintenance of the station, providing continuous services, providing and renewing the equipment with support mechanisms, as well as periodic monitoring and review of the equipment, in addition to increasing the happiness of consumers. to ensure the sustainable development and supply of this clean fuel.