NewsWhore
01-15-2008, 12:20 PM
President Leonel Fernandez announced at the International Energy Week opening that the country would have its first 40 natural gas Linea Clave distribution and conversion stations within the next 60 days. These centers will be opened in Santo Domingo and Santiago first, and later in the year in Bonao, La Vega, Puerto Plata, Sanchez, Samana, Bani, Azua, Barahona and San Juan de la Maguana as part of a gradual nationwide program. The shops have the capacity to convert four cars per day at a cost of US$450-US$750 per vehicle. The Linea Clave gas stations will be able to install the chip for the conversion to natural gas, but will also sell natural gas.
The President explained that the use of natural gas would help lower transportation costs, as natural gas is expected to cost 60% less than regular gasoline.
Fernandez said that the DR is planning to sign an agreement with Qatar for the importation of natural gas, in order to have a second source market in addition to Trinidad.
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The President explained that the use of natural gas would help lower transportation costs, as natural gas is expected to cost 60% less than regular gasoline.
Fernandez said that the DR is planning to sign an agreement with Qatar for the importation of natural gas, in order to have a second source market in addition to Trinidad.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)