Indraprastha Gas Limited has introduced an automated verification system at 10 CNG stations in Delhi. Vehicles without a valid CNG cylinder hydro-test certificate will not be allowed to refuel.
Highlights
- IGL has rolled out an Automated Vehicle Verification System at 10 CNG stations in Delhi.
- The system will identify vehicles and verify their CNG cylinder hydro-test certification.
- Vehicles without a valid hydro-test certificate will be denied CNG refuelling.
- The initiative is aimed at strengthening safety standards at CNG filling stations.
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has strengthened safety checks at its CNG filling stations by introducing an Automated Vehicle Verification System. The new technology-based system has initially been deployed at 10 CNG stations in Delhi.
Under the new arrangement, vehicles arriving at these stations will be identified and their CNG cylinder hydro-test certification will be verified. If a vehicle does not have a valid certificate, the station will not allow CNG to be filled.
Why is the hydro-test certificate important?
CNG is stored inside vehicle cylinders at high pressure. Periodic hydro-testing is carried out to ensure that the cylinder remains safe for use and can withstand the required pressure. A valid certificate confirms that the cylinder has undergone the prescribed safety testing.
IGL’s latest initiative is part of its broader safety drive across its CNG network. Apart from automated verification, station personnel are checking the validity of cylinder tests and verifying hydro-test certificates before vehicles are allowed to refuel.
The company is also conducting regular inspections at CNG stations to ensure that the safety requirements are being followed properly.
Invalid certificate means no CNG
For vehicle owners, the new system makes keeping CNG cylinder certification up to date particularly important. A vehicle reaching one of the stations covered by the automated verification system could be denied fuel if its hydro-test certification has expired or is otherwise invalid.
The automated system is expected to make verification quicker and more consistent while reducing dependence on manual checks alone. It can also help identify vehicles whose mandatory cylinder safety testing is overdue.
For now, IGL has introduced the Automated Vehicle Verification System at 10 filling stations in Delhi as part of its efforts to improve safety for CNG vehicle users and filling-station personnel.
