Question : SETTING UP OF FUEL TESTING LABORATORY AT NASIK



(a) whether it is proposed to set up fuel testing laboratory at Nasik in Maharashtra;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ( SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR )

(a) to (c) :- The Oil Marketing Companies have reported that they have no proposal to set up fuel testing laboratory at Nasik. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has a laboratory with CFR Engine for octane testing at Manmad. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd have commissioned a mobile laboratory at Aurangabad for testing fuel samples. These laboratories cater to the requirements of Nasik. also.