China Natural Gas, Inc. Subsidiary to Service Second Line of the West-East Natural Gas Pipeline Project
The undertaking of the Sanmenxia Branch Line project furthers the Company's expansion into the Henan Province natural gas market
XI'AN, China, April 30 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Natural Gas, Inc. ("China Natural Gas" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CHNG), a leading provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial and residential use in Xi'an, China, today announced that the Henan Sanmenxia Development and Reform Commission approved China Natural Gas' wholly owned subsidiary, Lingbao Yuxi Gas Co. ("Lingbao Company"), to service the second line of the West-East Natural Gas Pipeline Project's Sanmenxia Branch Line, which also enabled Lingbao Company to potentially receive an annual natural gas quota of up to 130 million cubic meters upon the completion of the pipeline. In addition, the Henan Lingbao Development and Reform Commission also approved Lingbao Company to build one fueling station in East Chang'an Road in Lingbao.
Mr. Qinan Ji, Chairman and CEO of China Natural Gas, Inc. commented: "The Sanmenxia Branch Line of the second line of the West-East Natural Gas Pipeline Project is included into the 2010 key construction project plans in Henan Province. The second line of West-East Natural Gas Pipeline Project commenced in early 2010 and is expected to complete the construction, inspection, and test-run phases in 2011, with a maximum natural gas quota of 130 million cubic meters allocated to Lingbao Company, serving residential clients in Lingbao and vicinity regions as well as industrial users in Sanmenxia Industrial Park. It has a powerful role in optimizing the energy structure of the Sanmenxia City and improving the environmental conditions. Lingbao Company's undertaking of the Sanmenxia Branch Line project enables CHNG to further develop its natural gas market in Henan Province and to open a new chapter for the company."
Mr. Ji continued: "Currently, there are approximately 30,000 motor vehicles in Lingbao, providing a solid platform for the company's expansion of its natural gas fueling station networks. We will continue to leverage our business operational advantages and focus on building long-term and greater shareholder value."
About China Natural Gas, Inc.
China Natural Gas (http://www.naturalgaschina.com ) transports and sells natural gas to vehicular fueling terminals, as well as commercial, industrial and residential customers through its distribution networks in China's Shaanxi and Henan Provinces. The Company owns approximately 120 km of high-pressure pipelines and operates 24 CNG fuelling stations in Shaanxi Province and 12 CNG fueling stations in Henan Province. China Natural Gas' four primary business lines include: (1) the distribution and sale of CNG through Company-owned CNG fueling stations for hybrid (natural gas/gasoline) powered vehicles; (2) the installation, distribution and sale of piped natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers through Company-owned pipelines; (3) the distribution and sale of gasoline through Company-owned CNG fueling stations for hybrid (natural gas/gasoline) powered vehicles; and (4) the conversion of gasoline-fueled vehicles to hybrid (natural gas/gasoline) powered vehicles through its auto conversion division.
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For more information, please contact: China Natural Gas Inc. Jacky Shi IR Director Tel: +86-29-8832-3325 x922 Cell: +86-139-9287-9998 Email: [email protected] Investor Relations: RedChip Companies, Inc. Alex Nachman Tel: +1-800-733-2447 x118 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.RedChip.com
SOURCE China Natural Gas, Inc.
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