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Volume IV Number 35 January 2010 OEM NGVs and CNG vehicle variants in Asia NGV in the world NGV2010 Roma IGU report on The International NGV methane for transport Association event will take place this year 12a Conferenza ed Esposizione Mondiale dell’Associazione Internazionale dei Veicoli a Gas Naturale - IANGV 12th World IANGV Conference and Exhibition Dal 8 al 10 giugno 2010 June 8-10, 2010 Nuova Fiera di Roma New Rome Fair Padiglioni 9, 10 e area esterna Pavilions 9, 10 and outdoor area Roma, Italia Rome, Italy Creating a Revolution in Transport Verso la Rivoluzione nel Trasporto www.ngv2010roma.com [email protected] Sponsor Principale Un evento di Ospitato da Organizzato da Main Sponsor An event of Hosted by Organized by 2 January 2010 Summary Around 2 more million NGVs are 04 expected in 2010 Asian NGV Communications is a publication Oil price fluctuated between USD 75 of NGV Communications Group, publishing and almost USD80 per barrel by house and fairs-conferences organizer: October-early December 2009. Energy www.ngvgroup.com analysts predicted that price of oil ... In Europe, we print The Gas Vehicles Report, GVR, and www.ngvguide.com, the International NGV Guide. IGU SG 5.3 on summary of technology In Argentina, the Group publishes Prensa 22 development and an overview of NGV Vehicular, Argentine CNG Guide, maps, books and brochures while in Brazil, Folha The previous IGU S.G. 5.3 report for do GNV, Brazilian NGV Guide, maps and the 2003 – 2006 triennium provided a posters, among others. In Peru Prensa Vehicular Peru. More info: www.ngvgroup.com comprehensive overview and analysis The signed articles are exclusive responsibility of of existing fuels and technologies ... the authors, as well as advertising companies and agencies are responsible for the published ads. is member of the Chinese CNG engines for Bolivia ANGVA (Asia Pacific 28 NGV Association) The presence of China NGV industry is KOREA affirmed in more countries across Asia and South America. More and more countries in these regions are ... 300-5, Changchon-Ri ■ Namsan-Myun Chuncheon-Si ■ Kangwon-Do ■ 200-911 Tel. and fax.: +82 33 260 3419 OEM NGVs and CNG BusinessCentre +31 20 420 1076 16 vehicle variants 34 [email protected] ■ www.asiangv.com Examples and tips of safety in Omnitek Engineering signed MoU 30 NGVs and CNG stations 34 with bio-energy company China gas supply faces a big NGV2010, the IANGV Conference PERU 32 challenge 35 and Exhibition 8-10 June 2010 Av. Brasil 3222 oficina 403 - A Magdalena del Mar - CP: Lima 17 – Perú Thailand will see a growing End year statistics for your [email protected] 33 demand for natural gas in 2010 36 marketing plan and review ITALY Copies Distribution Vicolo Gonzaga 13 ■ 46045 Marmirolo (Mn) Tel.: +39 0376 294055 We print and mail to 24 Indonesia: 1.6% In addition, the magazine is [email protected] ■ www.thegvr.com countries about 4.000 copies Iran: 7.0% sent to over 19.300 readers addressed to governmental relat- ARGENTINA Israel: 0.1% in 94 countries ed offices, OEM and Oil & Gas Japan: 10.2% by e-mail (.pdf) and is also online companies, Uspallata 711 ■ CP 1268 ■ Capital Federal Korea: 5.1% in www.ngvgroup.com Tel./Fax: +54 11 43074559 /5201/ 43006137 associations, related NGV indus- Malaysia: 6.6% If your NGV business is in Asia, [email protected] tries, refuelling stations, Myanmar: 0.5% advertise with us. www.prensavehicular.com workshops and suppliers, New Zealand: 1.0% according the following list (some Pakistan: 11.4% Asian NGV Communications BRASIL figures rounded): Philippines: 3.6% 300-14, Changchon-Ri, Armenia: 0.3% Russia:4.3% Namsan-Myun, Av. Rio Branco, 131 Sala 1.701 Australia: 4.1% CEP: 20040-006 Rio de Janeiro - RJ Singapore: 3.1% Chuncheon-Si, Tel: +55 21 8572-1086 / 9999-0549 Azerbaijan: 0.2% Taiwan: 0.2% Kangwon-Do, [email protected] ■ www.folhadognv.com Bangladesh: 5.0% Thailand: 5.8% 200-911 KOREA China: 10.9% Turkey: 5.5% Tel : +31 20 420 1076 Printed: Rigraph S.R.L. Egypt: 1.9% United Arab Emirates: 2.1% Tel : +82 33 260 3419 • Constitución 4, 28.511 Madrid - España India: 9.5% Vietnam: 0.1% e-mail: [email protected] • Tilcara 3.146, Buenos Aires 4 January 2010 Around 2 more million NGVs are expected in 2010 Oil price fluctuated between USD 75 and expected to form the basis of new small cars CNG refuelling stations the selling price from almost USD80 per barrel by October-early for Chrysler in the coming years. We are yet gas supplier would increase from Rs427.15 December 2009. Energy analysts predicted to see whether a Fiat-controlled Chrysler will to Rs504 per MMBTU. that price of oil will reach, at least, an offer commercial CNG versions of the However, government NGV projects continue average of 80 USD/bbl in 2010. This mini-vans in the US and/or around the world. as a model mega CNG station capable of prediction, coupling with the increase in Conversely, another European car refuelling 200-250 CNG buses in Karachi will economic confidence and (a small yet manufacturer, Volkswagen, have not yet soon be constructed. The station would cost positive) rise in trade movement, has considered introducing CNG/LPG versions of around Rs150.6 M. The Hydrocarbon generated more confidence in NGV business. its vehicles in India. However, India has lots Development Institute of Pakistan that would Although related experts have different of CNG variants models in almost all vehicle lead the project expects to open the station projections, around 5.5% by 2015-20% by segments, from LDVs (three-wheelers) to by end 2010. Around 15-20 such mega 2020 annual growth, the prognosis of NGV HDVs (trucks and buses). stations are expected to be built in Karachi adoption is highly promising. City to facilitate 4,000 CNG buses. Good news follow as Mahindra & Mahindra As temperature dropped a lot across China As per IGU SG 5.3 study, with oil price is planning to launch its passenger carrying and heavy snow attacked northern part of expected to reach 120 USD/bbl ten years vehicle in CNG variants including export the country, gas supply is mostly diverted for from now and 150 USD/bbl twenty years market potential. The new CNG model to be household use (as heating gas). Central, from now, around 50 M to 100 M methane launched soon, Gio, falls under a unique eastern and southern provinces are facing vehicles (NGVs) are expected by 2020 and utility segment between Tata Ace (mini truck natural gas shortage. The sudden drop in 2030 respectively. It would mean that NGV as a Light Commercial Vehicle) and the temperatures has slowed the flow of gas in share in the vehicle market will increase from three-wheeler range. Gio CNG price tag is pipelines, causing longer time for vehicle 1% in 2008 to 4.5% in 2020 and 7% by very economic, at Rs165,000, it costs only refuelling. 2030. Methane (NG) usage in the transport Rs25,000-30,000 more than a three wheeler. sector could reach up to 106 bcm in 2020 Also, Hindustan Motors’ Shifeng Winner 1.8 However, the condition might get better and 207 bcm in 2030. Major growth in NGV CNG Bharat Stage 4 (latest Indian emission when the cold winter passes. Also, a second population is anticipated in Asia-Pacific (44% of norm) 3-tonnes Mini Truck was introduced NG pipeline from west to the east part of global NGV market), followed by South America last September. China was scheduled to be opened by (26%), with the Middle East (including Western December 2009. Gas supply from overseas Asia) in the third place with 17% growth. In Thailand, Toyota introduced its Camry also continued to be explored as China will Hybrid (gasoline/electric) in July 2009. In the get (more) LNG from Australia in the near By end 2009, there are almost 11M NGVs in meantime, the carmaker has built two Camry future. Although gas experts call for gas the world. The IGU report showed that by Hybrid CNG/electric cars in the US. The car pricing reforms, the government did not end of 2010, there would be 11.64 – 13.7 M has 4 CNG composite cylinders, a driving introduce price reforms during end 2009, NGVs (the projection was made based on range up to 400km, an engine capacity of also taking into consideration the country end-2005 figure with 4.64 M NGVs). It will 170 hp, with an estimated fuel economy of economic stability. not be surprising if we see another 2 M City/Highway/Combined of 52/39/53 km per methane vehicles are added during this year gallon. As this car is not yet built for mass Despite of the “temporary” gas supply issue, alone (assuming global economic crisis will selling, the Hybrid CNG is not yet available in it is expected that NGV industry will remain not go further and oil prices is, at least, stable). Thailand. strong in China. Government is anticipated Chevrolet Thailand and GM showcased its to continue actively supporting the industry, Asia Chevrolet Optra CNG -in estate and sedan especially as China was chosen as the host In figures, according to the “Policy models- during a motor expo in the country country of the ANGVA2011 Conference and Government Scenario” reported by the IGU, in December last year. Exhibition. It is also worth noted that during Asian total NGV population including the this global economic crisis in 2009, China is Middle East and Russia would be 16.82- Several promotional packages were offered the only (major) NGV country that did not 21.99 million by 2015 versus the world’s to boost sales.