Legal Requirements for Storing CNG and Diesel in Factories: What Do You Need to Know?

Legal Requirements for Storage of CNG and Diesel in Factory Premises

What are the legal requirements for the storage of CNG and Diesel in factory premises?

Regards,
Vinay Pawar

Please specify the following:

1. Quantity of Diesel being stored or intended to be stored.
2. Quantity of CNG being stored or intended to be stored.
3. Location (City).
4. Plot area.
5. Processes.

We shall be able to comment upon this after hearing from you.

Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir

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CNG Storage Details

1. Quantity of CNG stored: 2000 kg
2. Location: Rural area (outside city - NON MIDC AREA)
3. Plot area: 10m x 18m (company area = 12 hectares)
4. Process: Will be used for gas furnace (heat treatment), welding, and canteen.

Thanks,
Vinay.

As per the Petroleum Act, for diesel, classified as petroleum Class B, no license is needed for transport or storage if the total quantity at any one place does not exceed 2500 liters, and none of it is contained in a receptacle exceeding 1000 liters. For C.N.G., you need to check in which petroleum class it falls.

Petroleum Classification

Petroleum Class A refers to petroleum having a flash point below 23 degrees Celsius. Petroleum Class B refers to petroleum having a flash point of 23 degrees and above but below 65 degrees Celsius. The rest falls under Class C.

Regards,
Mukesh Mehta

What I can infer is that at present you are using diesel as a fuel. You are changing this to CNG, probably for a cleaner environment and cost savings. That is really good. Mr. Mukesh has replied regarding diesel. Even if you are not in MIDC, you should follow all legal norms. I shall have to check legal provisions under the Petroleum Act, but hopefully, these should be the same as LPG. I shall revert back by tomorrow.

Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir