Adnoc Distribution plans to set up 16 compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in 2007.

The move is planned to offer cheaper and clean fuel.
“We are planning, as a first phase, to establish 11 stations in Abu Dhabi and six in Sharjah, with five conversion stations operated by international companies in Abu Dhabi,” general manager Jamal Al Dharif said.
They will be the first natural gas stations in the UAE, where all vehicles are powered by petrol.
Adnoc Distribution is launching an awareness campaign on the benefits of the clean fuel.
“Natural gas saves the consumer about 34 per cent and is also environment friendly, and safer than any other fuel,” Dharif said.
The company is negotiating with German company TUV to be the third party inspector, and is applying the specifications set by the Emirates Specifications and Standardisation Authority.
“Each filling station will have a capacity of 300 cars per day. We are negotiating with transport companies, as well as private taxis owners, and we expect the fuel to become popular,” Dharif said.