30th September 2022 (7 Topics)
World’s first CNG terminal at Bhavnagar, Gujarat
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the “world’s first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) terminal” at Bhavnagar in Gujarat recently.
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About the Project:
- This is a three-year-old project that is expected to infuse Rs 4,000 crore in developing the existing port infrastructure at Bhavnagar.
- The idea for the project materialised during the January 2019 Vibrant Gujarat summit when a consortium of London-based Foresight Group, Mumbai-based Padmanabh Mafatlal Group and Rotterdam-based Boskalis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) for development of the CNG terminal.
- The consortium will invest in developing the north side of the Bhavnagar port under the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate and Transfer) policy of the state government and state-run GMB will continue to operate the berths on the south side of the port.
About CNG:
- CNG, also known as compressed natural gas, is an eco-friendly alternative to gasoline.
- Made by compressing natural gas (methane) down to less than 1% of its volume, CNG fuel is safer than gasoline and diesel because it is non-toxic and does not contaminate ground water.
- This natural gas is the same gas that you use daily to heat your home and water, cook on the stove and even to dry your clothes in a dryer.
- The use of CNG fuel is becoming more popular with both commercial and non-commercial vehicles.
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Difference between CNG and LPG:
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