NGV India Conference Programme

Registration (Hall 9)
Morning Refreshment  – Kindly sponsored by GAIL Gas Ltd (Hall 9)

OPENING CEREMONY
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)

Includes opening of conference and exhibition.

Special Guests
Dr. U.D. Choubey - Chairman and Managing Director, GAIL (India) Ltd.
Shri. Murli Deora – Honourable Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas
Smt. Sheila Dikshit - Honourable Union Chief Minister of Delhi State Government.
Shri. Dinsha Patel, Honourable Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas
Shri. R. S. Pandey, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Shri. L. Mansingh, Chairman, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
Mr. B.C. Tripathi – Director (Marketing), GAIL (India) Ltd.
Dr. Bhure Lal – Chairman, Environmental Pollution Control Authority
Mr. Brendan Kelly – Chairman, OES (UK), Allworld Exhibitions
Mr. Dilip Chenoy – Director General, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

EXHIBITION OPENING (Hall 10)
Tour of Exhibition

Keynote Session - Sustainable Transport in a Prospering Marketplace
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)

Is NGV industry growth sustainable in India? Projections for the growth of natural gas vehicles and refueling stations in India and worldwide in the coming years are outstanding. Is this growth sustainable? Industry leaders outline the current status and roadmaps for progress.

Opening Remarks
Session Chairman – Dr. U.D. Choubey – Chairman and Managing Director, GAIL (India) Ltd.

Natural Gas Supply and Distribution
Mr. B. C. Tripathi  - Director of Marketing, GAIL (India) Ltd.
With demand for natural gas is on the rise throughout India, GAIL  Ltd is playing a key role in the establishment of the natural gas distribution network across the country. This presentation outlines the roadmap for natural gas supply and distribution in the coming years.

A World View of the Natural Gas Vehicle Industry
Mr. Peter Boisen - Chairman, Natural Gas Vehicles Association of Europe (NGVA Europe)
There are currently more than 9.5 million natural gas vehicles operating worldwide with figures increasing on average by 30% per annum. Find out the drivers that influence growth and the opportunities and challenges affecting the industry currently and in the years ahead.

India in the Deregulated Environment
Mr. B.S. Negi - Member, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)
India’s gas industry is currently undergoing massive change as the deregulated environment begins to take shape. What does this mean for the natural gas vehicle industry?

OEMs Rising to the Challenge
Mr Dilip Chenoy, Mr. K.K. Gandhi, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
Introducing natural gas vehicles to the market requires significant commitment from OEM vehicle manufacturers. Automotive manufacturers in India have responded to market demand across all classes of vehicles, producing a range of vehicles across all classes from two wheeler motorbikes up to articulated buses and truck. This presentation outlines the achievements and role of SIAM and its members in establishing an enviable range of OEM natural gas vehicles to meet current and future demand.

Closing Remarks
Session Chairman – Dr. U.D. Choubey – Chairman and Managing Director, GAIL (India) Ltd.

Lunch Break - Kindly sponsored by Indraprastha Gas Limited (Hall 11)

Safety - Priority Number One
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)

Safety Measures - Case Study Delhi
Dr. H.B Mathur - Prof. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (Rtd.)
Safety measures implemented as a result of experiences introducing CNG buses in Delhi and elsewhere in India

Safety is Not an Optional Extra
Mr. S.D. Rairikar, The Automotive Research Association of India
Regulatory trends in Natural Gas Vehicles

RFID - Closing the Loop on Backyard Conversions
Adoption New Technology to Develop Safety Standard on the Indian Gas Vehicle Fleets.
Mr. Ian Patterson - President, Viridis Technologies (Canada)
Mr. Ashok Anand - Managing Director, Tulsa Gas Technologies (India)
TWO PAPERS
Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFIDs) on vehicle conversions potentially solve a number of safety and fraud related problems for the industry, including limiting access to fuel for illegally converted vehicles and reducing fuel theft. These two separate papers outline technology currently in the process of being commercialized.

Plenary Session - THE DELHI EXPERIENCE
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)

New Delhi’s experience with natural gas vehicles is unequalled anywhere in the world. Commencing with a Supreme Court mandate in 1998, the CNG program saw rapid growth in the number of vehicles on the road as well as a rapidly established natural gas distribution and CNG refueling network. The successes in Delhi are now being replicated in other cities throughout India. This session explores the challenges that were met, the lessons learnt and glimpses into the future of natural gas vehicles in Delhi.

Laying the Foundations
Dr. Bhure Lal  - Chairman, Environmental Pollution Control Authority
With the Supreme Court mandates as a starting point, a legislative and monitoring framework was required to ensure that the objectives of the mandates were achieved while still meeting the transport needs of Delhi’s populace. An outline of the role, process, challenges and lessons learned by the EPCA in implementing this program successfully.

Solving the Refueling Dilemma
Mr. Manjit Singh – Chief General Manager, Indraprastha Gas Ltd
Indra Prastha Gas Ltd was formed in 1998, assuming responsibility for natural gas distribution and retail in New Delhi. With the rapid onset of demand brought about the by the Supreme Court mandates IGL was under intense pressure to distribute gas and establish refueling stations in record time. Now with more than 166  operational CNG refueling stations, supplying fuel for more than 2,50,000 vehicles, IGL shares the strategies implemented in establishing this network, and outlines future plans for Delhi and the NCT area.

The Transition from Diesel to Gas
Mr. V.K Sehgal - Chief General Manager, Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi Transport Board bus fleet has undergone massive change since first introducing CNG buses. The organization now has more than 3,000 CNG buses and will introduce another 5,000 before the end of 2010. This paper explores the challenges of acquiring vehicles and conversion kits, training staff, modifying workshops and implementing massive OEM vehicle purchase programs.

Closing Remarks
Session Chairman - Mr. Peter Boisen - Chairman, Natural Gas Vehicles Association of Europe.

Lunch Break - Kindly sponsored by GAIL gas Ltd. (Hall 11)

Emerging Trends - Fuel Supply and Applications

Market Developments
Conference Room (Hall 8, Level 1)

(free conference program open to all exhibition visitors)

Opening Remarks
Session Chairman –  Mr. Pranav Mehta, Consultant – Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation

Leading industry companies share latest news on product developments and innovations.

Mr. Ravindram, CEO - GAIL Gas Ltd.

Mr. P.K. Pandey – General Manager (Operations) – Product Development & Innovations - Indraprastha Gas Ltd

Creating Bi-Fuel Solutions That Meet OEM Safety and Quality Demands
Andreas Greff - Senior Vice President,  IAV GmbH (Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr)

Opening Remarks
Session Chairman - Mr. Andy Cameron
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)
An exploration of emerging trends in the production, storage and use of natural gas for vehicles.

Benefits of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for Transport.
Mr. Phillipe Heisch - LCNG/LNG Business Development, Cryostar SAS

An overview of hydrogen natural gas blends.
Mr. Manish Dixit, Eden Energy India

Closing Remarks
Session Chairman - Mr. Andy Cameron

Refreshment Break - Kindly sponsored by IAV GmbH (Hall 11)

Clean Gas - Clean Air
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)

The role of natural gas vehicles in improving air quality. Is the technology being used to its full advantage? Current and past successes and future gas quality and emissions related developments.

This session outlines some of the technology and challenges for improving air quality.

Market Developments (cont)
Conference Room (Hall 8, Level1)

Product Developments
Mr. A. D. Inamdar – President, EKC

Closing Remarks
Session Chairman – Mr. Pranav Mehta, Consultant – Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation

Opening Remarks
Session Chairman - Prof. (Dr.) H.B. Mathur- Prof. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (Rtd.)

Mr. Gautam – Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board (inv.)

Natural Gas Vehicle Programme: An Opportunity to Leapfrog
Mrs Anumita Roychowdhury - Centre for Science and Environment

Closing Remarks
Session Chairman - Prof. (Dr.) H.B. Mathur - Prof. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (Rtd.)

Morning Refreshment - Kindly sponsored by Central U.P Gas Limited (Hall 9)

Opening Remarks
Session Chairman – Mr. Peter Boisen, Chairman, Natural Gas Vehicle Association of Europe

India boasts one of the highest participation rates of OEM natural gas vehicle and engine manufacturers in the world. Indian and international auto and engine manufacturers outline technology and product development of natural gas vehicles and engines in the Indian marketplace.

• Dr. Matthew Abraham - Mahindra and Mahindra
• Mr. S. Panigrahy - TATA Motors
• Mr. Anit Baliga - Eicher

13:00 - 14:30

Emerging Trends - Gas Transport and Storage
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)

Research and Development
Conference Room (Hall 8, Level 1)

Opening Remarks
Session Chairman – Mr.Rajesh Vedvyas – Managing Director, Indraprastha Gas ltd.

Opening Remarks
Session Chairman -Dr. Matthew Abraham, R&D – Mahindra & Mahindra

Off-Pipeline CNG Delivery Innovations.
Mr. Tom Gose - CEO, NEOgas  Inc. (USA)
Recent developments have allowed for new economies to be realized during the compression process through the use of innovations that increase the efficiency, and thus lower the costs, of natural gas compression, transportation, and dispensing to off-pipeline end users.

Recent Advances in Natural Gas Engine Technology
Dr. S.S. Thipse, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)

Developing a Testing Regime to Provide Reliability Data for Recommending Preventive Maintenance Schedules with CNG Equipment.
Mr Andy Cameron - Managing Director, Oasis Valves (New Zealand)
A successful collaborative design and test programme has seen a number of innovative and specialised products produced in recent times. Improving the minor links in the CNG delivery chain is having a positive effect on all the stakeholders in this fuel.

Bulk Transportation of CNG.
Mr. Steven Williams - VP Marketing, FPC Inc. (Canada)
Case studies of solutions available for the bulk transportation and delivery of CNG(including rail and marine delivery .

Ashok Leyland Gas Injected CNG Engines
Mr. S Yoganandam., Senior Manager – Alternate fuels, Product Development, Ashok Leyland.
This technical paper indicates the development procedure adopted and results achieved on the Ashok Leyland gas injected engines.

Development and Experimental Test of a New Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engine
Dr.Md. Abul Kalam - Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya (Malaysia)
Development criteria and experimental test results of a new compressed natural gas direct injection (CNG-DI) engine that has been developed from modification of a multi cylinder gasoline port injection (PI) engine.

Innovation in Composite CNG Cylinders
Mr. Theirry Deconinck – Business Development Manager, Asia Pacific-HPR (High Performance Reinforcements)
Why Composite Cylinders? Advantages vis-à-vis Metal cylinder, Various types of reinforcements used, Standards applicable, safety considerations and latest innovations in glass reinforcement.

Closing Remarks
Session Chairman – Mr.Rajesh Vedvyas – Managing Director, Indraprastha Gas ltd.

Closing Remarks
Session Chairman - Dr. Matthew Abraham, R&D – Mahindra & Mahindra

Refreshment Break - Kindly sponsored by Mahanagar Gas Limited (Hall 11)

Closing Ceremony Session
GAIL Gas Plenary Hall (Hall 9)

Closing Remarks
Mr. B. C. Tripathi  – Director (Marketing), GAIL  (India) Ltd.

Conference and Exhibition Report
Mr. David Aitken – Managing Director, BES, Allworld Exhibitions.

Welcome to NGV India 2010, Mumbai
Mr. P.K. Gupta – Managing Director, Mahanagar Gas Limited.

Closing Ceremony & Performance