Stepper online in PakistanAuthor's personal copyfourteen billion US dolor, which is a big load on economy. Totalenergy consumption of the country in fiscal year 2011e12 remained40.03 MTOE (Pakistan Energy, 2013). The contribution of naturalgas was remained highest equal to 43.3% of the total energy con-sumption of the country, followed by oil (29%) (Fig. 4).In Pakistan oil and gas are the two sources of energy used astransportation fuel. Transport is the largest consumer of oil in thecountry aStepper online in Pakistans more than 50% of oil is consumed by this sector (Habib-ur-Rehman et al., 2009-10). However, over the past 10 years therehas been loss of more than 20% in the consumption of oil throughthe transport sector. This decrease is due to the growing trend to-wards the use of compressed natural Stepper online in PakistanStepper online in Pakistangas as transportation fuel(Fig. 5).Pakistan has a good potential for the production of natural gas.Current recoverable reserves of natural gas in the country are 28.9TCF (trillion cubic feet) (Pakistan Energy, 2013). The daily produc-tion of natural gas during the fiscal year 2011e2012 was remained4002 MMSCFD, a bulk of which is utilized as fuel for power gen-eration (27.2%), followed by industrial sector (23.5%). To support itsCNG sector, the country has aStepper online in Pakistan widespread infrastructure of naturalgas distribution pipeline network spreading in major part of thecountry (Fig. 6). In recent years a phenomenal growth has beenwitnessed in the transmission and distribution networks of naturalgas pipeline due to rapid increase of natural gas as a transportationfuel.8. Supply and demand gapThe annual growth rate for the demand of natural gas in thecountry is expected at an average rate of 2% from the year 2012. Fig7illustrates the future ofStepper online in PakistanStepper online in Pakistan gas demand and supply projections in thecountry. Keeping in view the current supply projections, indige-nous gas production is expected to reach its peak value of 3680MMSCFD in 2014 and will decline thereafter. With passage of timenatural depletion of gas reservoirs will make sure that committedsupplies fall well short of demand, wStepper online in Pakistanhich is expected to reach 5980MMSCFD in year 2016. Moreover, since the local production ofnatural gas will no longer be ample to meet growing demands,dependence on imports will raise.To meet the growing demand of CNG by transport sector, thegovernment is promulgating a new strategy to import natural gasfrom neighboring countries. The TurkmenistaneAfghanistanePakistaneIndia (TAPI) and IranePakistan (IP) gas pipeline projectsare the key elements of this strategy. The IranePakistan (IP) gaspipeline project is projected to bring natural gas to Pakistan at theend of 2014. In this context, an agreement has already been signedbetween the two countries. The volume of gas supply is expected tobe 7.52 BSCFD (billion standard cubic feet per day) for the first yearand 13.98 BSCFD for the second year and 21.5 BSCFD from the thirdyear onward until the expiry of IP GSPA (Iran Pakistan gas salespurchase agreement), 25 years from the effective date. If theseprojects to import natural gas have not completed in time, gasshortages could worsen considerably. This will drastically affect thecountry’s CNG industry.9. Economic benefitsThe growth of CNG vehicles is mainly due to the cost benefits ofCNG over gasoline/diesel fuel. In Pakistan CNG is much cheapercompared to petrol and diesel. The cost for the operation of CNGvehicles vis-a-vis its operation on gasoline/diesel has been carriedout at the current fuel prices in the country. The results arereproduced in the form of a bar Stepper online in Pakistangraph as shown in Fig. 8. Thecomparison is illustrated using the following calculations:Current Price of CNG ¼Rs. 65/kgCurrent Price of Gasoline ¼Rs. 105/LitCurrent Price of Diesel ¼Rs. 104/LitFig. Stepper online in Pakistan3. NaturalStepper online in Pakistan gas consumption by transport sector.Commercial4.0%Domestic23.4%Industrial37.6%Other Govt.1.9%Transport31.4%Agriculture1.8%Fig. 4. Energy Consumption by Sector (Excluding fuel Stepper online in Pakistanconsumed in thermal powergeneration).Fig. 5. Fuel consumption by transport sector.M.I. Khan, T. Stepper online in PakistanYasmin / Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 17 (2014) 99e109 101
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Author's personal copyNow on the basis of energy equivalent1 kg of CNG ¼1.4 L of Gasoline And on the basis of enginecompression ratio1 L of Diesel ¼1.4 L of GasolineConsider the case of Honda Civic 1.8 L Car in Pakistan, in generalthStepper online in Pakistanis car with a fuel consumption rate of 17.5 km per literof gasolineon the highway. If the said car traveled a distance of 1000 km, it willconsume 57 L of gasoline or 41 kg of CNG. Therefore keeping inview the current maStepper online in Pakistanrket prices, CNG allows significant fuel savingsof about 50% compared to gasoline or diesel. Fig. 9 shows the retailfuel price advantage of CNG over gasoline/diesel for the last 12years in the country.In addition, the CNG has substituting at least 6.2 billion gallonsof gasoline each year and save foreign exchange amounting tobillions of dollars. The CNG industry pays 24% GST (general salestax) and 4% withholding tax to the government. The CNG sector ofthe country has so far attracted more than Rs. 89 billion investment(Annual Report, 2011-12). The activities in this industry havecreated more than 121,000 cumulative (direct and indirect) jobopportunities. Figs. 10 and 11 illustrate the investment trend andemployment opportunities produced by CNG sector respectively.Fig. 6. Pakistan natural gas infrastructure (Petroleum Exploration, 2012).Fig. 7. Gas demand & supply projections (Inter State Gas Systems, 2013). Fig. 8. Cost comparison of CNG vs other fuel.M.I. Khan, T. Yasmin / Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 17 (2014) 99e109102
Author's personal copy10. CNG technology in PakistanIn Pakistan almost the entire fleet of NGVs is usually bi-fuelvehicle, burning one fuel at time. Their engine is a standard gaso-line Internal Combustion Engine. For converting the gasoline en-gine into CNG engine, a CNG conversion kit and a cylinder isrequired. CNG conversion kit is basically a set of components andtools that are installed in a vehicle so it can operate using bothgasoline and CNG. The driver can select what fuel to burn by simplyflipping a switch on the dashboard. CNG conversion kits usuallycome with parts such as regulator, high pressure tubing and fit-tings, pressure gauge, filling nozzle, hoses, refueling valve, poweradjuster, closed loop fitting system, emulator, timing advanceprocessor, fuel change over switch as well as the necessary wiring,straps and screws.Fig. 9. Pakistan retail fuel prices.Fig. 10. Employment in CNG sector. Fig. 11. Investment in CNG sector.M.I. Khan, T. Yasmin / Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 17 (2014) 99e109 103
Author's personal copyIn Pakistan there are 9 approved brands of CNG conversion kitand 11approved brands of CNG cylinder, which has generally beenused for converting gasoline vehicle to natural gas vehicles. Of the 9approved brands of CNG conversion kits, five has been manufac-tured locally. Landi Renzo, one of the renowned Italian CNG kitmanufacturers has setup a plant at Karachi with complete tech-nology transfer to Pakistan. Over 90 percent market share of CNGkits in Pakistan has captured by local companies. These localcompanies has a broad based engineering design, development,testing and hi-tech manufacturing setup that are geared towardsthe production and constant improvement of CNG kits.The country has now started regular export of CNG kits to China,Brazil, Far Eastern and European countries. The CNG cylinders areusually imported from India. There is only one local companyengaged in the manufacturing of CNG cylinder. To setup a CNGrefilling station one needs CNG compressor and dispenser. CNGcompressors are imported from UK, USA, CanadaStepper online in Pakistan, Germany, Chinaand Italy while major share of dispenser are produced locally by M/s Tesla Tech.11. Environmental aspect of CNG programDue to rapid industrial growth, urbanization and hence increasein traffic volume over the last fewStepper online in Pakistan decades under developedcountries like Pakistan have undergone substantial increases interms of emission sources of air pollutants (Majid et al., 2012). InPakistan, as in many other countries, traffic is a major cause of highlevels of pollution in the cities (Ali and Athar, 2008). There are nosystematicStepper online in Pakistan obligations for controlling the vehicle emissions inPakistan, which caused more than 90% of the ambient pollution(Faruqee, 1996). Pakistan’s National Conservation Strategy Reportstates that the average Pakistani automobile, releases 20 timesmore hydrocarbons, 25 times more carbon monoxide and 3.5 timemore NOxin grams per kilometer than the average vehicles in theUnited States (Pakistan Strategic, 2006). The report states that ur-ban air pollution cause around 22,700 premature deaths per yStepper online in Pakistanear inthe country (Pakistan Strategic, 2006). Most of the Pakistani citiesare reeling under critical levels of NOxand particulate matterpollution. There are serious public anxiety about health effects ofdiesel associated fine particulate matter, and other air pollutants.These worries are supported by the dissemination of studies inIndia and epidemiological studies conducted in various othercountries that have highlighted variety of health risks associatedwith particulate matter in vulnerable populations, including pre-mature death, hospital admissions, respiratory diseases andchanges in pulmonary function.The emission of air pollutants is directly related to fuel con-sumption. Consumption of petroleum products in Pakistan isgrowing at an annual rate of about 6%, almost half of themconsumed in the transport sector. The major agents of the vehicleemission in Pakistan are: CO2,CO,NOxand PM.11.1. Carbon dioxide CO2Carbon Dioxide eCO2is the major source of emission associatedto transport, because it is the natural outcome of combustion ofcarbon based fuels such as diesel and gasoline (both of which havehigh carbon contents compared to CNG). In Pakistan transportsector makes up 70% of CO2emissions (IEA Statistics, 2012; Imtiazet al., 2008). CNG has the lowest carbon-to-hydrogen ratio thaneither gasoline or diesel fuel (McTaggart et al., 2008). This led to thelower emission of CO2for the CNG than the gasoline or diesel fuel(McTaggart et al., 2008). Additionally, the emissions of CO2from aCNG engine can be decreased by more than 20% compared to that ofa petrol engine with the same load due to the high hydrogencontent of natural gas fuel (Kato et al., 2001; Weaver, 1989).The CO2emissions of a CNG vehicle can even be lower than thatof a diesel vehicle with the same air -fuel ratio and nearly the samethermal efficiency under very lean conditions (Tilagone et al.,1996).The conclusion of recent studies, like those conducted by CaliforniaAir Resources Board (CARB), is that CNG can reduce CO2emissionsby 20%e30% compared to diesel and gasoline.11.2. Carbon monoxide eCOOne of the other hazardous vehicle emissions is carbon mon-oxide eCO. In Pakistan the road traffic contributes 70% to the na-tional CO-emission and totally dominates the CO-pollution in mostof the cities (IEA Statistics, 2012). Carbon monoxide is produced byincomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels. Incomplete com-bustion takes place when there is not enough oxygen available forthe fuel to burn completely or when burning is extinguished nearthe cold surface of combustion cylinder.Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, which causes nausea, headache,fatigue, breathlessness and in high concentrations it may causedeath. It is responsible for more than 50% of all poisoning deathsreported worldwide each year (Raub et al., 2000). Due to excellentlean flammability limit of CNG, it produces lean burning operationwhich conduces to the reduction of carbon monoxide and NOxproduction in exhaust emission (Nine et al., 1997). As per NGVAmerica, CNG vehicle can reduce the production of CO in theexhaust emissions by 70 percent (NGV, 2013).11.3. Nitrogen oxides eNOxNOxare by-products of all carbon based fuel combustion pro-cesses and national transport sector contributes Stepper online in Pakistanabout 35% of totalNOxemissions (Ali and Athar, 2008). In the respiratory system NO2is transformed Stepper online in Pakistaninto secondary pollutant such as nitrates and nitricacid (HNO3) which act as respiratoryStepper online in Pakistan irritants. Exposures to NOxforlonger duration may affect the lungs structure, lungs immunesystem,Stepper online in Pakistan lungs metabolism, and impair the lungs function. Ascombustion of CNG takes Stepper online in Pakistanplace at a lower flame temperature thangasoline/diesel fuel, which results in low NOxemissions (Tilagoneet al., 1996).11.4. Hazardous additives in liquid hydrocarbon Stepper online in PakistanfuelIn Pakistan the other major hazardous vehicle emission is causedby the high concentration of sulfur in High Speed Diesel (HSD). Thecountry maximum allowable value of Sulfur in High Speed Diesel eHSD is 1 percent (10,000 ppm), while the Stepper online in Pakistanneighbor countries Chinaand India have set the limit of 50 ppm for the same. The sulfurcontent of diesel fuel has direct correlation with the production ofparticulate matter-PM in combustion. Stepper online in PakistanReducing sulfur content offuels will lower the cStepper online in Pakistanoncentration of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and sulfatePM in exhaust emission (Saiyasitpanich et al., 2005; Bielaczyc et al.,2002) As CNG does not consist of any sulfur content thus lower theemission of sulfate PM from all vehicles, and decreases maintenancecosts, as high sulfur levels cause corrosion of Stepper online in Pakistanfuel injector and pistonrings, oil acidification and overall engine wear.Unlike gasoline or diesel, CNG is Stepper online in Pakistandirectly utilized in vehiclewithout any refinery processing i.e. no chemical agents are addedto CNG fStepper online in Pakistanuel. While many hazardous additives such as olefins andaromatic compounds are added to gasoline to improve its octanenumber. These olefins and aromatic additives affects the perfor-mance of the engine and by lowering their concentration will resultto lower octane number. These octane enhancing additives are notenStepper online in Pakistanvironmentally friendly because aromatics produce more smokeM.I. Khan, T. Yasmin / Journal of Natural Gas Science and EnStepper online in Pakistangineering 17 (2014) 99e109104
Author's personal copyand smog and increase the NOxemission. Maximum allowableEuropean requirements for olefins and aromatics are 18 %v/v and42% v/v respectively. Once again the quality of Pakistani gasoline isvery poor as compared to European Union standards for examplecurrently there are no high limits for the concentration of olefinsand aromatics for gasoline imported to or produced in Pakistan(Yasin et al., 2008).11.5. Particulate matter ePMIn order to avoid more costly methods of boosting octane numberof gasoline, petroleum refiners inPakistan have ads tetraethyllead eTEL to gasoline blends. However, the costs to society in form ofadverse health effects from lead are comprehensive and well-documented. These include but not limited to immune deficiency,kidney function impairment, coronary artery disease,prematuredeath, reproductive and developmental problems in children.Owning to this poor quality of gasoline and HSD, road traffichasbeenidentified as major source of lead and nitrous oxide, and an impor-tant contributor of particulate matter (PM-10), carbon monoxide eCO and sulfur dioxide eSO2in Pakistan (Brandon, 2010).In a recent study by Alam et al. (Majid et al., 2012) using anoptical particle counter documented 24 h average PM10 concen-trations of 461mg/m3,198mg/m3,448mg/m3, and 540mg/m3forKarachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar respectively which ismuch higher than comparable 150 ppm WHO standards. Exposureto traffic-related particulate matter in most of the urban area ofPakistan has been shown to increase the risk of various healthproblems. CNG vehicle releases very small amounts of particulatematter because CNG does not contain aromatic compounds such asbenzene (Cho et al., 2007).Natural gas majorly comprises of methane which does notpossess carbonecarbon molecular bonding and as result combus-tion of natural gas leads to a significantly lower possibility ofbenzene rings formation, which subsequently conduce to decreasein formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) withvarious carcinogenic potencies (Warnatz et al., 1999). ThereforeCNG eliminates the risk to the health of consumers who mayreceive direct exposure of the carcinogenic substance.The rising concern about the potential health impacts of tradi-tional Pakistani gasoline & HSD exhaust emissions, have made CNGa very appealing alternative fuel for road transport with advantagesof being environmentally friendly fuel. Although specific studieshave not been carried out to assess the environmental & healthbenefits of the CNG program in Pakistani cities, however it isassumed based on the global research findings and experiencesthat in contrast to the gasoline/diesel, the natural gas vehicles offergreater advantage of reducing exhaust emissions due to the lowcarbon content. For example, the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency calculated the environment friendly potential of CNG ve-hicles vis-à-vis gasoline fueled vehicles and summarized the resultsas following (Clean Alternative Fuels, 2012):Reduces CO exhaust emissions by 90%e97%Reduces NOxexhaust emissions by 35%e60%Reduces CO2 exhaust emissions by 25%Significantly reduces non-methane hydrocarbon exhaust emis-sions by 50%e75%Releases minute or no PMEradicate evaporative exhaust emissionsReleases less toxic and carcinogenic pollutantsNGV America, Encana estimate and Environmental ProtectionAgency conducted a comparative analysis of CNG vs Diesel vehicleemissions as shown in Fig. 12Analysis of ambient pollutant levels before and after theexecution of CNG program in the country shows significant re-ductions in PM, CO, CO2, TSP, NOx&SO2.On general for over 3.2 NGVs in the country, there is corre-sponding decline in the transport emission as highlighted in Table 2(RazaNasreen, 2008).Few years ago therewas no nationalAuto Fuel Policy in Pakistan.To control vehicular pollution resulting from the dramatic growthin vehicular traffic in the country, Pakistan Environmental Protec-tion Agency (Pak-EPA) launched National Environmental QualityStandards (NEQS) for exhaust emissions of vehicles in 2009. Table 2depicts the emission limits for passenger car according to thispolicy. As can be seen the limits are very similar to Euro II emissionfor same category vehicles. The implementation of this policy willfurther boost the growth of CNG program in the country.12. ProblemsBesides several advantages of CNG, there are some negativeeffects which CNG introduce in the energy sector of Pakistan.1. Pakistan present gas consumption growth rate shows that ourgas needs will increase from 5400 mmscfd in 2012e8400mmscfd in 2020.2. Due to the rapid replacement of diesel and gasoline vehicle withCNG powered vehicles, the prices of natural gas are rising upvery sharply. As evident from Fig. 9, the prices of CNG raisednearly 8 times in the last 13 years due towhich domestic naturalgas prices are also raised very sharply and this increasing shareof transport in the gas consumption has made it a contender forFig. 12. CNG vs Diesel vehicle emissions (Natural Gas and Transport, 2012).Table 2Decline in the transport emission due to CNG program.S. no. Emissions Kg/Km01 Carbon dioxide eCO235502 Carbon monoxide eCO 768003 Oxides of Nitrogen eNOx608004 Hydrocarbons eHC 89605 Particulate matter ePM 7616M.I. Khan, T. Yasmin / Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 17 (2014) 99e109 105
Author's personal copythe domestic/household sector. The questions such as either tosupply natural gas for ‘cooking meal for poor on costly fuel’or‘fueling vehicles of the wealthy people on inexpensive fuel’arebecoming increasingly prominent in the country.3. Due to gas curtailment to CNG sector, CNG station are now openonly four days a week, Owing to this, whenever CNG suppliesresumed motorists have to wait for hours in long queues to gettheir tanks filled (Fig. 13), clogging traffic and car drivers waitingfor CNG filling cannot serve passengers. Many taxi drivers arereluctant to use petrol; those who do charge higher fares thantheir CNG-burning counterparts.4. Increasing CNG cylinder accidents are a major threat to life inPakistan. Although CNG is much safer fuel as compare to gaso-line & diesel, but owning to low quality CNG system material e.g.CNG cylinder, CNG design & installation, maintenance systemetc. and lack of strict government CNG vehicle safety regula-tions, every year several CNG vehicles accidents took place inthe country. Table 3 summarizes the major CNG accidentshappened in the country during the period 2003e2012. Table 4Fig. 14 highlight some of the above mentioned CNG vehiclesaccidents. Analyzing the causes responsible for the above reflectedCNG vehicle accidents, following technical deficiencies can bederived.Leakage of gas from high pressure piping and cylinder valve dueto various reasons.The use of non-certified gas cylinder.Stepper online in PakistanPulling out of high pressure gas pipes from fittings.Bursting of unapproved cylinders, weldedStepper online in Pakistan cylinders and thecylinder not made for CNG.Short circuit in Stepper online in Pakistanelectrical wiring creating sparks.Bursting of unapproved valve.Generally, the conversions were found to have much lowerquality than the OEM vehicles.Clamping of gas pipes was not sufficient Stepper online in Pakistanin several locationsIn order to prevent CNG-related accidents, ministry of petro-leum has formed a task force to draft a lawStepper online in Pakistan in consultation withstake holders. Following measures are being taken under task forceto make safe usage of CNG:1. More than 100 workshops all over the country duly approved byChief Inspector of ExplosivesStepper online in Pakistan (CIE) and certified by HydrocarbonDevelopment Institute of Pakistan (HDIP), have started certi-fying vehicles, in this campaign all un-approved CNG Stepper online in Pakistanequipmentincluding unapproved CNG Cylinders shall be replaced.2. HDIP and CIE being the Stepper online in Pakistanstatutory bodies for the purpose aredeveloping detailed criteria for installation of CNG system in thevehicles, especially Public Service Vehicles.3. Allowing only approved brands CNG cylinders manufactured asper NZS 5454-Stepper online in Pakistan1989 standard and the installed CNG cylindershall be pressure tested Stepper online in Pakistanafter every five year.4. Un-certified Vehicles shall not be given fitness certificate/routepermits by relevant transport authorities.5. Uncertified vehicles shall not be allowed to be filled by Stepper online in PakistanCNGStations.6. Massive media campaign is also launched for awareness ofsafety aspects associated with usage of CNG.13. ConclusionFrom the above details we may draw conclusions as follows:Natural gas is clearly a powerful weapon for Pakistan in thebattle to replace oil in the transportation sector, to reduce airpollution and to Stepper online in Pakistanaddress the challenge posed by climate change.To quantify the environmental benefit of the Stepper online in Pakistancountry CNG pro-gram, there is a need for qualitative and quantitative assessmentof ambient aiStepper online in Pakistanr of quality in major cities of Pakistan.CNG is going to witness a phenomenal growth with growth oftransmission pipeline network and implementation of city gasdistribution netwoStepper online in Pakistanrk in various cities of the country. In Pakistan,from the vehicle owner’s prospective the attraction for CNG isnot its environment impact, but its cost viz-a-viz petrol anddiesel. It is this differentialStepper online in Pakistan in the operating cost of a vehicle thatis the driving force to opt for CNG.The country has extremely efficient gas transmission and dis-tribution networks for utilization of natural Stepper online in PakistanStepper online in Pakistangas transportationfuel. However, in order to meet the shortfall of gas for CNG in-dustry, it is essential that natural gas must be imported on fast-track basis either through Stepper online in PakistanTurkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan(TAP) or IranePakistan gas pipeline project or LNG. There is avital need for improvement in exploration activities and to in-crease domestic gas production.Discontinuing the use of CNG aStepper online in Pakistans a transportation fuel will add tothe economic woes of the government that will have to spend 5- 6 billion dollars more to import additional quantities of petroland diesel.The decision by the government to curtail the gas supply to CNGsector will adversely affect
Stepper online in PakistanTable 4Summary of major CNG vehicles Accidents in Pakistan.S/N Date Accident description Place Vehicle Deaths Injured Causes1 30-Mar-08 Explosion of CNG cylinder Attock Pick-up 2 3 Stepper online in PakistanExplosion took place during refilling at CNG station dueto substandard cylinder.2 6-Oct-08 Explosion of CNG cylinder Peshawar Car 2 4 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG station dueto substandard cylinder.3 7-Jun-09 Explosion of CNG cylinder Rawalpindi Car 2 4 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG station dueto substandard cylinder.4 14-Dec-09 Explosion of CNG cylinder Mirpurkhas Car 4 4 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG station dueto substandard cylinder.5 18-Feb-10 Explosion of CNG cylinder Lodhran Van 6 15 Gas cylinder installed in the van had crossed the standardage and needed to be checked6 21-Stepper online in PakistanOct-10 Explosion of CNG cylinder Swabi Car 2 2 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG station dueto substandard cylinder.7 5-Jan-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Lahore Car e4 The CNG cylinder exploded when the cylinder being filledat local CNG gas station8 12-Jul-11 Explosion of CNG cylinStepper online in Pakistander Near Islamabad Mini-Bus 9 3 Gas leakage from any point of CNG piping system andcaught fire possibly of short circuit9 3-Sep-11 Stepper online in PakistanExplosion of CNG cylinderStepper online in Pakistan Near Lodhran Van 4 21 Due to low quality cylinder.10 1-Nov-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Khairpur Van 4 8 Gas leaked Stepper online in Pakistanfrom the CNG cylinder and caught firefollowed by a blast11 29-Nov-11 Fire in Vehicle Islamabad,Golra SharifVan 12 7 In an effort to save an oncoming pedestrian, the vehiclehit the median on the GT Road. The vehicle caught firefollowing the accident, after gas leaked Stepper online in PakistanPassengerNear Taxila Van 14 7 The van crashed into a tree after one of its tires burst13 3-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Multan Car 2 1 Explosion took place during Stepper online in Pakistanrefilling at CNG station dueto substandard cylinder.14 7-Dec-11 Explosion of a CNG cylinderdue to Stepper online in PakistanleakageNear Hyderabad Van 11 11 Van caught fire because of a CNG leakage.15 10-Dec-11 Explosion of a CNG cylinderdue to collision of a PassengerNear Vehari Mini Bus 17 10 The tragedy took place after the Hiace driver, whileattempting to overtake another wagon, lost control of hisvehicle and hit a Tractor trolly laden with large cansof Stepper online in Pakistanoil and ghee.16 13-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Gujranwala Mini Bus 1 4 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG station.17 17-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Peshawar Car e6 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG stationdue to substandard cylinder.18 18-Dec-11 Explosion ofStepper online in Pakistan CNG cylinder Near Khurinwala Van 5 14 Unknown Causes.19 Stepper online in Pakistan21-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Gujranwala GTroad EminabadVan 6 15 Vehicle rammed into a road’s demarcation wall whilesaving a cyclist and caught fire when its CNG cylinderexploded.20 21-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Khairpur, Setharja VStepper online in Pakistanan 13 12 Cylinder suddenly blasted.21 23-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Noshehra, Pabbi Pick up 1 3 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG stationdue to substandard cylinder.22 24-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Rawalpindi Mini-Van ee Unknown Causes.23 24-Dec-11 Fire explosion have resultedfrom gas accumulation dueto leakage.Rawalpindi Van ee As soon as smoke started coming out of the, the driverasked the passengers to run for their lives and aftersome minutes the CNG cylinder exploded resultingin complete destruction of the vehicle.24 27-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinderresult in fireIslamabad Car ee Unknown Causes.25 29-Dec-11 Explosion of CNG cylinder Peshawar Car e3 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG stationdue to substandard cylinder.26 18-Feb-12 Explosion of CNG cylinder Muzafargar Car 4 The vehicle collided with a bridge which results inthe explosion of CNG cylinder.27 2-May-12 Explosion of CNG cylinder Sheikhpura Mini Van 6 4 Gas leakage from any point of CNG piping systemand caught fire possibly of short circuit.28 16-Jun-12 Explosion of CNG cylinder Narowal Van 2 Unknown Causes.29 18-Aug-12 Explosion of CNG cylinder Mansehra Car e5 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG station.30 7-Oct-12 Explosion of CNG cylinderresult in fireNear Khairpur Car & Bus 7 22 The bus collided with a car near Khairpur. The CNGtank of the car exploded and fire engulfed the bus.31 18-Nov-12 CNG cylinder explosion Karachi Mini-Bus 2 4 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG stationdue to substandard cylinder.32 26-Nov-12 Explosion of a CNG cylinderdue to leakageMultan road nearManga MandiVan 7 4 Fire was blow up due to lightening of cigarette.33 26-Nov-12 CNG cylinder explosion Mardan Riksha e4 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG stationdue to substandard cylinder.34 11-Dec-12 Explosion of CNG cylinder Karachi Car e3 Unknown Causes.35 25-May-13 Explosion of CNG cylinder Gujarat Van 18 7 As soon as the driver switched the fuel from gas topetrol, the vehicle caught fire36 9-Jan-13 Explosion of CNG cylinder Faisalabad Van 1 4 The van was on its way when its cylinder exploded.37 31-Mar-13 Explosion of CNG cylinder Mandi Jabharan Van 3 16 The vehicle caught fire due spark produced by shortcircuit near petrol fuel line which is subsequentlyspread toward CNG cylinder.(continued on next page)M.I. 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Author's personal copyTable 4 (continued )S/N Date Accident description Place Vehicle Deaths Injured Causes38 20-Jan-13 Explosion of CNG cylinder Nowshera Car 1 3 Explosion took place during refilling at CNG station dueto substandard cylinder.39 12-May-13 Explosion of CNG cylinder Bannu-Mirali Road,North WaziristanVan 15 3 Unknown causes40 30-July-13 Explosion of CNG cylinder Karak Van 17 1 As a result of the collision between Passenger vanand truck, the CNG cylinder of van exploded, causinga huge fire that killed all the passengers except one.Fig. 14. Pictorial view of some of the mentioned accidents.M.I. Khan, T. Yasmin / Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering 17 (2014) 99e109108
Author's personal copydirectly and indirectly. Considering the huge investment thathas been made in the CNG sector both by investors and theconsumer, it would be unwise to ban the fuel’s usage for privateconsumers completely. Instead, the government should worktowards importing affordable natural gas together with the useof indigenous gas sources.The pricing of all fuels needs to be rationalized and brought atpar in order to create a level playing field and to ensure there isnot over-consumption of a particular fuel.Competing interestsThe authors declare that they have no competing interests.AcknowledgmentsThe authors would like thanks to Hydrocarbon DevelopmentInstitute of Pakistan for providing valuable data regarding record ofNatural gas consumption by the Pakistan’s CNG sector. We wish toexpress our sincere thanks to Oil and Gas Regularity Authority ofPakistan for providing track record of consumer prices of variousfuels (diesel, gasoline, CNG) in the country. Another special thanksto Economic Division of Pakistan for sharing the government policyregarding the development of CNG as transportation fuel in thecounty. 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