The Use of Natural Gas in Operating Fuel Vehicles as an Alternative Technology in Tanzania

Christine Laston Mwenisongole

Abstract: This paper presents the implementation of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in Tanzania?s road transportation sector. The peculiarity of this analysis is the evaluation of the technical and economic performance of the converted gasoline and diesel engines to use compressed natural gas (CNG) as the cleanest-burning hydrocarbon. A few years back, Tanzania has discovered plenty of natural gas investments which are anticipated to uplift the socio-economic development of the country. The realization provides the possible chances opportunities to government to shift gear from oil to natural gas, foreign, domestic establishments and the local community. This paper, is intended to deliver the outline of the natural gas situation in Tanzania. It analyses the history of natural gas in Tanzania, gas supply as alternative to vehicle fuel in transportation sector in regards to pricing and environment opportunities, likewise assesses the accomplishments and challenges facing the users of natural gas products in the socio-economic development. To conclude, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) technologies have remained positively employed in road transportation division, presenting substantial fuel savings and dropping dependence on imported fuel from outside countries. This study covers a way for Tanzania to promote Natural Gas Vehicles growth. Many drivers are encouraged to opt converting their vehicles for NG operation.

Keywords: Natural gas, Technology, Fuel Vehicles