Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Dr. Roodal Moonilal said residential customers who use LPG cylinders can look forward to using a safe product as the Ministry works toward improving the technology.
Speaking on recent concerns over LPG cylinder safety, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Dr. Moonilal assured the public that the Ministry is taking decisive steps to address the issue.
“As a matter of urgency we have instructed the Ministry to collaborate with NP and other regulatory agencies to continue to investigate the series of explosions and fires linked to LPG cylinders. It is intended that these findings and the findings of this investigation will better inform safety practices in the use of LPG.”
Minister Moonilal noted that there is blast-proof technology that can be incorporated into the cylinders.
“In the interim, NP has been directed to review the processes and procedures of its subsidiary company, NATPET Investment Company Limited, which operates a filling, testing and refurbishment plant for LPG, to ensure that all cylinders supplied are verified as being free from leaks or any other defects.”