ADNOC Natural Gas

In fact, natural gas is second only to hydrogen, in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide produced when burned, and offers the promise of meeting or exceeding even the toughest environmental emissions standards.
NG Vehicles operate and perform much like traditional gasoline-based vehicles, and the transformation is subtle and unobtrusive. The engine fuel intake is modified, and a reinforced compressed natural gas storage tank is added, while still allowing easy access for refueling. Once converted to operate on Natural Gas the vehicle will be dual fuel as the petrol fuel system also remains in operation.  This, dual fuel arrangement effectively double the traveling range of the vehicle between refueling and the driver can change between fuels by operating a simple switch inside the vehicle even when the vehicle is moving.  With over eight million Natural Gas Vehicles in operation in over 50 countries worldwide, the popularity and availability of NGVs continues to grow. NGV filling stations operate on the same drive-through principle as a traditional station, and globally, there are nearly 7,000 in operation.  By mid 2010 Adnoc Distribution will be operating 20 NGV Filling stations 16 being across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and 4 in Sharjah.  Adnoc Distribution will also be operating 9 vehicle conversion workshops for the conversion of existing petrol vehicles to operate on Natural Gas.
The use of natural gas in vehicles presents an exciting opportunity to minimize the impact on the environment through the reduction of emissions. In addition to feeling good about minimizing their environmental footprints, NGV drivers benefit from a less expensive, readily available fuel source. ADNOC Distribution is proud to be a driving force in the introduction of Natural Gas Vehicles in the United Arab Emirates.

Natural gas vehicles operate cleaner, and produce fewer emissions than traditional gasoline-based vehicles, and because natural gas is primarily methane (a molecule found naturally in the environment), it contains fewer harmful compounds than gasoline.

Natural gas offers a real alternative to the economic and environmental issues associated with operating traditional gasoline- and diesel-based vehicles. In fact, the use of natural gas in vehicles dates back to the 1930s, but tremendous strides in technology and engine efficiency over the past 20 years has helped to bring Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) into widespread use and popularity.
Today, operating natural gas vehicles typically costs 30 percent less than the same vehicle using gasoline. Engine maintenance costs for NGVs are also significantly lower than traditional gasoline vehicles, and the life of motor oils and spark plugs is extended.