The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has introduced the draft “PNGRB (Technical Standards and Specifications including Safety Standards for Dispensing of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from Mobile Refueling Unit) Regulations, 2021.”
The technical standard and specifications including safety standards under this regulation lay down the minimum requirements in design, operation, inspection, maintenance, training, consumer safety at a mobile refueling unit (MRU). However, it does not cover the certification or fitness requirements of vehicles. Further, the provisions of these regulations shall apply to the installation of MRU for dispensing of compressed natural gas at various locations such as depots, school campus, societies, fleet vehicles, designated area along side of the road etc.
The PNGRB has sought views/comments on the draft “PNGRB (Technical Standards and Specifications including Safety Standards for Dispensing of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from Mobile Refueling Unit) Regulations, 2021” from all stakeholders including general public.