The American Clean Skies Foundation has unveiled a study of America’s natural gas resource base that concludes that America now has over 100 years (and climbing) of natural gas that can be economically produced. The study, which was conducted by Navigant Consulting, found that the federal government has consistently under-estimated the amount of natural gas trapped in unconventional places like shale rock. After extensive data gathering, the study concludes that the total U.S. recoverable resources amount to 2,247 trillion cubic feet, or 118 years worth of supply at current production levels.
Monthly Archives: July 2008
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New Patent and New Markets Opening Up for Omnitek
July 31, 2008 – 2:00 pm
USA, California
US based Omnitek Engineering has announced the receipt of Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent Office for a key technology designed to assist achieving ultra-low emission levels with natural gas engines. Omnitek head Werner Funk says the Omnitek Fuel Mixing Apparatus improves on earlier mixing equipment and has been applied on engines of various sizes with expected improved results. One engine equipped with this technology has already received EPA and CARB emission certifications. Meanwhile the sales end of Omnitek continues to roar ahead, with Asia proving to be a hotbed of activity for the company.
GM US Revisits Natural Gas as an Enticing Alternative
July 31, 2008 – 2:00 pm
USA, Michigan
General Motors in the United States is “taking a serious look at natural gas in the U.S. as yet another way to diversify our portfolio of affordable and sustainable transportation energy solutions.” Larry Burns GM Vice President, Research & Development, has devoted a blog entry to the issue saying natural gas ‘is enticing because it is abundant, affordable and relatively clean’Â and that GM’s experience and success with natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in Europe and elsewhere, could be put to use again in the US. GM has sold compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in the US before but pulled out of the market a few years ago. Rising oil prices and increasing consumer pressure are giving GM cause to rethink their strategy and perhaps reintroduce some dual-fuel models on their home ground.
ANGVA Holds Bangladesh Roundtable Meeting
July 29, 2008 – 8:55 pm
Bangladesh, Dhaka
ANGVA have posted details on their website of a Roundtable Meeting they held in Dhaka, Bangladesh last week. The meeting was attended by 40 people from various sector of the NGV industry in Bangladesh. The government sector was represented by senior officials from the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL), Energy and Mineral Resources Division and Department of Explosive. The private sector was represented by officials and members of the Bangladesh Fuelling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association (BDFSCWOA), Bangladesh NGV Association (BANGVA) and ANGVA Bangladesh members. ANGVA was represented by its Executive Director (Lee Giok Seng) and Vice President (Fazal Ali Khan). More details can be found on the ANGVA website.
Omnitek Receives Patent for Key Natural Gas Technology
July 29, 2008 – 8:43 pm
USA, California
Omnitek Engineering, Corp. today reports the receipt of Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent Office for a key technology, essential for achieving ultra-low emission levels with natural gas engines. The Omnitek Fuel Mixing Apparatus has been applied on engines of various sizes with expected superior results. One engine equipped with this technology has already received EPA and CARB emission certifications. The technology greatly improves air/gas mixture formation. The resulting complete combustion greatly reduces emissions and increases fuel economy. Omnitek plans to make this technology available to other engine manufacturers, such as Cummins, Volvo, Isuzu and Mercedes, in an effort to support the fight to lower air pollution and combat global warming.  Patent Serial Nr. 11/810,620. International patents pending.
2nd World Fair of NGVs and H2Vs – Turin Italy
July 29, 2008 – 7:49 pm
“Clean Energy for a Sustainable World” – September 25-27
Features of the upcoming World Fair of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and hydrogen vehicles (H2Vs) include:
- Technical Tours to the Fiat Research Center and the largest bus depot in the world
- More than 30 vehicles operating on natural gas, biogas, hydrogen or LPG.
- Active on site fuelling stations for natural gas and hydrogen
- Meetings of the IANGV (International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles) and recently formed NGVA Europe.
For more information visit – www.ngvworldfair.com.
Qingdao Sinogas Receives Orders for 80 CNG Transportation Trailers
July 29, 2008 – 2:00 pm
China, Beijing
Qingdao Sinogas General Machinery Company Limited (Sinogas), a subsidiary of equipment manufacturer and retail filling station operator Sinoenergy, has received two significant orders from two domestic natural gas transportation companies in China for a total of 80 CNG transport trailers.
BAF Expands CNG Sales and Service Capacity Through Baker Partnership
July 29, 2008 – 2:00 pm
USA, Texas
Four additional plants in the east double upfit capabilities
BAF Technologies, provider of natural gas vehicle conversions in the US, has established a partnership with Baker Equipment to provide conversion capacity in the eastern United States. The agreement will enable BAF to expand its sales, marketing and upfit presence in the region while providing Baker with an opportunity to expand operations in multiple facilities. The facilities in Richmond, Virginia, Raleigh, North Carolina, Pottstown, Pennsylvania and Atlanta, Georgia will be leveraged to provide upfit services for BAF. Baker employees will be trained and certified by BAF to complete compressed natural gas (CNG) upfits according to BAF specifications. Baker staff will also be trained to perform warranty and service work, making it easier for customers in the region to obtain service.  BAF will empower Baker’s employees to install and service BAF’s proprietary CalComp fuel system. Additionally, Baker will invest resources in marketing the conversion products in the eastern US.
Sacramento Renews LNG Supply Contract for Refuse Trucks
July 29, 2008 – 2:00 pm
USA, California
The City and County of Sacramento has renewed contracts with fuel provider Clean Energy Fuel Corp for one year’s supply of LNG (liquefied natural gas) for their growing fleet of natural gas-powered refuse trucks. Yearly LNG fuel requirements are projected to top one million gallons over the course of the initial contract term, which also has a two year renewal option. Serving local residential and business communities in unincorporated areas, Sacramento County currently operates 105 LNG refuse trucks, and has announced plans to add 19 more LNG trucks over the next year. The City of Sacramento’s solid waste collection and recycling fleet now includes 61 LNG trucks, with 35 more expected to be deployed within two years.
Technical and Standards Bulletins
July 29, 2008 – 6:01 am
To help improve lines of communication for the industry, we have established a separate mailing for those specifically interested in receiving bulletins relating to industry technical and safety standards. These bulletins will be sent on an occasional basis, particularly when input is required into the development or amendment of industry standards.
If you would like to receive these bulletins, please go to your personalised Change my details page which you can access via the link at the bottom of your NGV Global newsletter. From there you can tick the box “Please send me IANGV Bulletins on Technical, Safety and Standards issues.” Items that will go in the bulletins can be found on the IANGV website.
Currently on the page is a recent item from the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation (CVEF) on a pending update to NFPA 52 re notices to be posted at CNG dispensers.
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Sinoenergy Corporation Approved to List on Nasdaq
July 28, 2008 – 12:00 am
China, Beijing
Sinoenergy Corporation, a manufacturer of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle and gas station
equipment and a designer, developer and operator of retail CNG filling stations in the People’s Republic of China, has received approval to list its common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The company started trading on the Nasdaq on July 28, with an initial market capitalisation of just below $US100 million.
MAN Wins Major Orders for 635 Natural Gas Buses
July 25, 2008 – 7:16 pm
Germany, Munich
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge has landed two major natural gas bus sales with a value ‘in the three-digit million euros’. The city of Ankara has ordered a further 500 MAN Lion’s Classic natural-gas buses (CNG, Compressed Natural Gas) while 135 MAN Lion’s City buses are headed for The Hague.
Eden Energy Forms New Hydrogen Subsidiary, Celebrates Indian HCNG Decision
July 24, 2008 – 1:36 am
Australia, Perth
Hythane Co and HyRadix to become Eden Hydrogen
Perth-based Eden Energy Limited has established a United States subsidiary to further the production and promotion of hydrogen fuel for vehicles. Eden Hydrogen Inc. unites two wholly-owned Eden subsidiaries — Colorado based hydrogen use and storage pioneer, Hythane Company LLC, and hydrogen fuel producer, HyRadix Inc. — under one corporate roof at Des Plaines, close to Chicago in the State of Illinois.
Gardner Denver, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire CompAir
July 24, 2008 – 1:32 am
USA, Illinois
Gardner Denver, Inc. has announced that it has entered into separate share purchase agreements with the holders of 100 percent of the outstanding shares of CompAir Holdings Limited (CompAir), a global manufacturer of compressed air and gas solutions. The acquisition places a total enterprise value of the business at GBP 197.5 million (approximately $US395 million), to be paid through a combination of cash and the assumption of existing CompAir debt. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Natural Gas Vehicle Project Under Way in Tanzania
July 24, 2008 – 1:29 am
Tanzania, Nairobi
The Tanzanian government is to reportedly spend $35 million to set up a natural gas project in Dar es Salaam to solve the country’s fuel crisis. The project is apparently expected to be completed by March 2009 and will be undertaken by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Chinese based Ultimate Petroleum Technology. Servicing residential homes and commercial customers as well, a compression facility is to be set up to provide fuel for 200 vehicles. The second phase of the project will extend refueling availability and include up to 8,000 vehicles.
