CNG Fuel: Convenience Must Always Be Accompanied by Safety
2026-07-21 14:20:00 / News
📊 Let's look at the numbers
🇺🇿 According to the National Statistics Committee, as of April 1, 2026, more than 4.9 million privately owned motor vehicles were registered in Uzbekistan.
These figures demonstrate both the widespread use of CNG-powered vehicles and the substantial workload placed on CNG filling stations across the country.
⛽️ According to Resolution No. 315 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 18, 2026, the U-Gas system includes 1,553 registered Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations, of which 1,459 have already been integrated into the operational system.
These statistics indicate that Uzbekistan's CNG infrastructure operates on a very large scale, making strict adherence to safety requirements more important than ever.
⚠️ Methane itself is not inherently dangerous. The primary risks arise when industrial safety regulations are ignored.
To prevent accidents:
🔹 Owners and personnel of CNG filling stations should:
✅ verify the type of vehicle gas equipment before refueling;
✅ never fill methane into vehicles equipped for LPG (propane);
✅ regularly inspect compressors, gas cylinders, and high-pressure equipment;
✅ ensure that all safety systems and emergency shutdown devices remain fully operational.
🔹 Vehicle owners should:
🚗 have gas cylinders inspected within the required inspection intervals;
🚗 use only certified gas equipment;
🚗 refuel only with the type of fuel compatible with the installed gas system;
🚗 never modify gas equipment without proper authorization.
📌 Resolution No. 315 introduced additional requirements aimed at preventing accidents and hazardous incidents at fuel filling stations and gas filling facilities, strengthening technical safety standards, and implementing modern monitoring and control systems.
🛡 Safety is more than a regulatory requirement—it is the foundation for protecting human life, health, and the well-being of our families.