China Natural Gas, Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total revenues of $35,499,330 compared to $32,277,318 a year ago. Income from operations was $5,842,747 compared to $3,699,624 a year ago.

Income before income tax was $5,551,782 compared to $2,739,217 a year ago. Net income attributable to company was $4,639,468 or $0.22 per basic and diluted share compared to $2,175,805 or $0.10 per basic and diluted a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,965,753 compared to $7,420,739 a year ago.

Payment for acquisition of property and equipment was $76,831 compared to $3,192,954 a year ago. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the increase in advances to suppliers, accounts receivable and other receivable, and adjustments for non-cash expense items.