Natural gas vehicles are hazardous


I read with relief our Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the Cabinet has decided for Petronas to gradually end its retail of natural gas supply in Malaysia, with a complete phase-out effective July 1, 2025. Hence, motor vehicles powered by natural gas (NGV) will no longer be permitted for registration or licensing for use on Malaysian roads starting from July 1, 2025,

Natural gas is a fossil fuel containing primarily 95% methane. Under ambient conditions, methane is a non-liquefiable gas. Hence, when filled into cylinders, the gas pressure in the cylinder is close to 3,000 pounds per square inch (psi), which is extremely high compared to the normal industrial oxygen gas cylinder, which has a pressure of 2,500 psi.Most cylinders in natural gas vehicles are fibre-wrapped aluminium cylinders designed for filling with natural gases. They do not have a fixed lifespan. Industrial gas cylinders undergo hydrostatic tests every five years.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Anthony Loke , natural gas , Petronas

   

Next In Letters

Turning the tide against pneumonia
Opportunity for free installation of JPJ ePlate
Road to better transport in urban areas
Facing the stigma of being single
Listen to the views of children
Untold potential in our children
Fewer vagrants positive sign of state’s eradicating poverty pledge
Framing strategies to address age discrimination
Call for stricter penalties for wildlife-related collisions
Election of officials could spur professionalism in local councils

Others Also Read