Indonesia speeds up transition to CNG in taxis and government fleets

Hexagon Composites’ wholly-owned subsidiary Hexagon Raufoss has received an order from PT

Autogas in Indonesia for 1,000 cylinders for conversion of taxis and government vehicles to

compressed natural gas. Deliveries will mainly be in third quarter of 2016. Indonesia is quickly

adopting CNG as an alternative to diesel and gasoline as a result of a government oil-to- gas

campaign. The program’s goal is to reduce pollution and diversify fuel in the public transportation

sector.

PT Autogas is the country’s leading conversion company for natural gas heavy-duty vehicles, transit

buses and passenger cars. Hexagon Composites’ cylinders are ideal for these applications because

they are 30% the weight of steel, which reduces fuel consumption and extends range between

refillings.

“Our company’s mission is to provide natural gas solutions that combine the latest technology with

the highest standard of durability, reliability and safety. We use Hexagon Composites’ cylinders for

our conversions because of their industry leadership,” said Thomas Nurhakim, President Director, PT

Autogas. PT Autogas is owned by PT Draco, which took delivery of SMARTSTORE® modules earlier

this year to support its mobile refilling units (MRU) used around the city of Jakarta.

“Passenger cars with Hexagon Composites cylinders may refuel with MRUs that use SMARTSTORE®

gas transportation systems,” commented Ragnar Holthe, Managing Director Automotive, Hexagon

Raufoss. “We are committed to the momentum that environmental friendly fuels are experiencing in

Southeast Asia and are pleased that our CNG solutions are helping reduce pollution in Indonesia.”

NGS INDIA