Egypt intends to convert vehicles to run on natural gas

 The Egyptian government has decided to begin converting its vehicles to run on natural gas, as part of a broader plan to double the number of cars transitioning from gasoline to natural gas, according to a Cabinet statement.

Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, emphasized during a meeting on the progress of the natural gas vehicle conversion initiative that the government is deeply committed to this transition.

 He highlighted the cost efficiency of natural gas compared to traditional fuels, its environmental benefits, and its increased availability for consumers.

Madbouly noted that the initiative would not only save costs for the state and citizens but also align with the country’s shift towards cleaner energy.

The Prime Minister called for doubling the target number of vehicles to be converted, increasing from 122,000 to 250,000, and urged the implementation of incentives to encourage vehicle owners to make the switch.

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, presented the annual economic benefits of the One Million Vehicles Running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plan, along with the requirements for its successful implementation.

He pointed out that the transportation sector is a key driver of the natural gas market.

Government initiatives, he added, are crucial in promoting the use of CNG in public transportation fleets and commercial activities, as part of efforts to maximize reliance on natural gas as an alternative energy source.

Deputy Chairman of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), Mohamed Khodair, provided an update on the execution of the One Million Vehicles plan.

He reported that since the initiative’s launch, a total of 805 natural gas fueling stations have been established, with a 60 percent utilization rate, and 562,000 vehicles have already been converted to run on natural gas.