The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has raised a caution as regards the use of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) as alternative sources of power to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
SON in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday
noted that there are dangers associated with the alternative use of gas.
It therefore urged Nigerians who choose to use CNG or LPG as an alternative to PMS to be aware of the established safety precautions.
SON in view of this urged handlers of the conversion to ensure that conversion kits and competency meet the requirements of the relevant Standards.
It added that CNG/LPG cannot be seen or physically touched and can only be perceived through the sense of smell.
“Once the smell of CNG/LPG is perceived, danger is seconds away as any contact of the gas with heat, pressure or fire will lead to an active fire and associated consequences,” the statement said.
It, however, noted that the use of CNG and LPG as an alternative source of power to PMS in automobiles and for domestic or industrial use is safe, cost effective and reduces carbon emissions.
SON is the apex standardisation body in Nigeria empowered by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and SON Act No. 14 of 2015 to develop standards for products, commodities, projects and services.
They as well ensure the implementation of the products are for the benefits of improving the quality of life and safety of Nigerians.
“The Organisation can be contacted for further information and enquiries via its website: www.son.gov.ng, info@son.gov.ng for standards and guidelines on the various components kit for CNG/LPG conversion,” it said.