Question: What does LNG stand for?
a) Liquefied Natural Gas
b) Liquid Natural Gas
c) Low carbon natural Gas
d) None of the above.
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- On 8th November 2016, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched India’s first LNG fuelled bus at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- It has been a joint effort of Petronet LNG Limited (PLL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd to introduce LNG as a fuel in commercial vehicles in the state capital.
- The LNG fueled bus is being launched as part of a plan of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to use LNG directly for mass transportation and to reduce carbon emissions in the Country simultaneously generating savings.
- It is a pilot project; the LNG-driven bus will run on trial basis before it can be certified for commercial application.
LNG and its Benefits: - LNG stands for Liquefied Natural Gas. LNG is an environment friendly fuel with less number of Nox, Sox and particulate matters, as compared to any other automotive fuel.
- Co2 emission is also lesser than Diesel. Introduction of LNG in transport segment will also help India to meet its COP21 commitment.
- The Government of India has already announced that it is planning to use LNG as a fuel for Railways and long-haul transportation. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, which has a fleet of 6,000 buses, has already announced plans to use natural gas. LNG is greener as well as more economical as compared to Diesel.
- LNG is more suitable for heavy duty segment like Trucks and Buses.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153376
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/lng-buses-to-debut-in-state-on-november-8/article9308277.ece?ref=tpnews