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29 Oct 07 16:50
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NGV producers to boost output to meet demand
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TNA
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PATTAYA, Oct 28 - The demand for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in Thailand is expected to rise in response to rising oil prices, and in anticipation some fuel refiners have already started to up their production output to cope with the coming demand.
Led by Metta Banturngsuk, director-general of the Energy Business Department, Thai government Energy Ministry officials on Sunday inspected a large automobile garage and service centre in this eastern resort which also offers a specialised service for installing NGV engines.
The company now has only four NGV installation branches, but plans to set up six more in Thailand's northeastern and southern regions. Investment at each branch will require about Bt25 million.
On the other hand, the ministry has drawn up a plan to encourage all taxi drivers to switch to using NGVs within two years from the liquefied petroleum gas they are using now.
Mr. Metta said his department planned to boost the number of skilled mechanics to install NGV machines by another 400 persons next year. It has now provided training to 480 persons.
Also, the department has joined with government-related PTT and the Land Transport Department to issue a standard of quality certificate to entrepreneurs offering the installation and servicing of NGV equipment and parts.
At present, there are 21 such services and the number will be increased to 50 next year, Mr. Metta said.
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