Technical Requirements for Fuel Gas Vehicles

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As an effort to find an alternative energy for motor vehicles dependent on fuel oil, the Minister of Transportation issued Regulation No. PM.39 of 2012 on the Use of Compressed Natural Gas (“CNG”) Fuel in Motor Vehicles (“Regulation”). This Regulation regulates, promotes, and oversees the certification of technical personnel, workshops, and safety, as well as other technical and roadworthy requirements for natural gas vehicles (“NGV”).

The Regulation applies to the owners of NGV, fuel gas system components distributors, workshops, and technicians involved in the distribution, installation, and maintenance of NGV. The Regulation stipulates five main CNG-related matters: