Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , major provider of natural gas fuel for transportation across North America, has signed a strategic joint marketing and fueling agreement with truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. Clean Energy will provide a comprehensive CNG/LNG fueling solution designed to meet Navistar customer demands and bring new customers into the natural gas market.
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Clean Energy and Navistar Jointly Facilitate Natural Gas Fueling Solution
February 1, 2012 – 11:08 am
USA, Seal Beach CA
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RFP Aims for Expanded Use of LNG as Transportation Fuel in California
January 13, 2012 – 9:04 am
USA, California
Growth of the LNG vehicle market would be accelerated if certain technical and economic barriers (…) to expanding LNG fueling infrastructure were removed or reduced. (RFP)
Request For Proposals 500-11-503: Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure Improvement Research and Development – deadline 17 February 2012
A Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the California Energy Commission aims to provide research and development that reduces or removes the barriers associated with expanding LNG vehicle fueling infrastructure. This solicitation seeks projects that address one or more of the following subjects:
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Wärtsilä’s Acquisition of Hamworthy Enhances Marine Gas-Powered Capabilities
January 9, 2012 – 12:18 pm
Finland, Helsinki
Wärtsilä Corporation’s acquisition of Hamworthy PLC will go ahead after approval by Hamworthy’s shareholders this week. Hamworthy is a global company providing specialist equipment and services to the marine, oil & gas and industrial sectors. Wärtsilä is a global provider of complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets, including specialization in natural gas-powered solutions. Björn Rosengren, CEO, Wärtsilä Corporation, said, “We believe strongly that by combining our resources with Hamworthy, we will be able to broaden and enhance our capabilities in rapidly evolving offshore, marine gas application, and environmental solutions markets.”
(This article compiled using information from a Wärtsilä Corporation press release)
Czech Post Tender Specifies 412 CNG Powered Utility Vehicles
December 31, 2011 – 4:18 am
Czech Republic
Closure date is 19 January 2012
Czech Post, the largest postal operator in the Czech Republic, posted tender documentation on December 12, 2011 for the leasing of 412 public utility N1 vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The successful tender will be selected based on lowest price.
New Investment Supports Clean Energy’s Expanding Natural Gas Fueling Infrastructure
December 29, 2011 – 2:31 am
USA, Seal Beach CA
Clean Energy's fueling station locations
Focused on supporting natural gas fueling in North America, investors, including Boone Pickens, have invested a total of $150 million in Clean Energy Fuels Corp., provider of natural gas fuel for transportation. “These investments bring the total invested or committed to Clean Energy to $450 million during 2011,” said Andrew J. Littlefair, President and CEO of Clean Energy. “We see this as a tremendous affirmation of both Clean Energy as the leader in natural gas vehicle fueling in America and our America’s Natural Gas Highway initiative that is expanding natural gas fueling infrastructure in cities throughout the country.”
China Natural Gas Reports on Success of CNG Business Segments
December 28, 2011 – 3:27 am
China
Tankers filling up from a CNG compressor station
US-registered China Natural Gas, Inc. (CHNG) is a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel in Xi’an, China. The city of Xi’an has approximately 20,000 taxis, 5,000 buses and 3,000 special purpose vehicles that are powered by compressed natural gas. Profitable CHNG business segments include retail natural gas at company-owned natural gas fueling stations and conversion of gasoline-fueled vehicles to hybrid (natural gas/gasoline) powered vehicles.
The following extracts relating to CNG and LNG are taken from CHNG ‘s 2010 Annual Report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (Form 10-K).
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Ashok Leyland Acquires 75% Optare for Global Bus Strategy
December 21, 2011 – 4:02 pm
India and United Kingdom
Indian bus manufacturer Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship in India, together with its associate companies, will increase its stake in the British bus maker, Optare Group Ltd, to 75.1% (subject to approval by the shareholders of Optare plc). The Company had initially acquired 26% stake in Optare in July 2010 as part of a long-term strategic partnership. This move fully integrates Optare into Ashok Leyland’s global strategy for buses. Like Ashok Leyland, Optare produces alt-fuel buses as part of its range, including those powered by natural gas.
(This article compiled using information from an Ashok Leyland press release)
Alberta JV Capitalises on Growing Demand for CNG in Transportation
December 14, 2011 – 3:57 pm
Canada
London, UK-based LL Renaissance Limited, a company committed to the exploration and development of natural gas reserves across western North America, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons Ltd of Calgary, Alberta, for the development of compressed natural gas production and distribution in Southern Alberta, Canada. LL Renaissance`s President commented, “The low priced natural gas situation is a perfect storm opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) in transportation vehicles, commercial and personal, in major urban centers. With the price of gasoline and diesel continually rising, low priced natural gas could become the transportation fuel of the future.”
Gazprom and Volga Bus to Create New Range of Natural Gas Buses
December 9, 2011 – 10:26 am
Russia, Volzhsky
Alexey Bakulin and Valery Golubev sign the Gazprom-Volga Bus agreement
Russian gas giant Gazprom and major bus manufacturer Volga Bus have entered into an Agreement for the creation and implementation of a full range of modern natural gas powered buses as well as the formation of a favorable environment for developing the natural gas vehicle market in Russia. The document was signed by Valery Golubev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Alexey Bakulin, Director General of Volga Bus at a meeting in Volzhsky, Volgograd Oblast, last week.
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Kerala Public Transport Prepares for CNG to Arrive
December 6, 2011 – 11:57 pm
Source: Hindu Business Online India, Kochi
Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (KSIDC) and Gail Gas Ltd, Noida have formed a joint venture to develop natural gas vehicle refuelling infrastructure in the State, reports Hindu Business Online. The new company, Kerala Gail Gas Ltd (KGGL), will establish compressed natural gas (CNG) stations for Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses. Initially, the stations will be set up in Kochi, on India’s south west coast.
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Waste Management Contracts CNG Fueling Services
November 4, 2011 – 2:18 pm
USA, Seal Beach CA
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, has signed an agreement with national refuse company Waste Management to provide maintenance and repair services for its compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the United States. Clean Energy also provides engineering and construction services, as well as compression equipment through its subsidiary, IMW Industries, at selected fueling stations.
Agreement Reached in Philippines for CNG Bus Fuel Supply
October 26, 2011 – 12:12 pm
Source: The Manila Times Philippines
In the Philippines agreement has been reached between the government and the Malampaya consortium over the supply of compressed natural gas (CNG) for a fleet of up to 200 buses, reports The Manila Times. The consortium members include Shell Philippines Exploration B.V., Chevron Malampaya and Philippine National Oil Co. – Exploration Corp (PNOC-EC). The agreement, to run until 2018, will reportedly be signed November 3, says Omar Castillo, Philippine National Oil Co. Exploration Corp. vice president.
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Westport Acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB
October 12, 2011 – 9:14 pm
Canada, Vancouver BC
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Sweden AB's production line in Gothenburg.
Acquisition Marks Westport’s Continued Expansion into Growing Natural Gas Automotive Segment
Westport Innovations Inc., a supplier of alternative fuel, low-emissions technologies that allow engines to operate on clean-burning fuels such as natural gas, has acquired Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB (AFV) of Gothenburg, Sweden for approximately SEK 51 million (USD 7.6 million). AFV is the sole supplier of natural gas fuel systems to Volvo Car Company (VCC).
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Omnitek and Go Natural Gas Intent on Turnkey Alliance
October 5, 2011 – 4:47 pm
USA, San Marcos CA
Focus on Facilitating Diesel Engine Conversions for Truck Fleets
Omnitek Engineering Corporation, manufacturer of natural gas engines and conversion systems, has signed a letter of intent with San Clemente, CA-based Go Natural Gas, a CNG fuelling station provider and operator, to form a strategic alliance to facilitate diesel-to-natural gas truck engine conversions through turnkey programs and services. The company is in the process of negotiating various components of the proposed strategic agreement, including economic considerations, geographic scope and related responsibilities.
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Full Commercialization of Greenman’s Turbocharged Natural Gas Technology To Commence in Australia
September 21, 2011 – 10:25 am
USA and Australia
Training to become Certified Trainers and Certified Installers commences October
American Power Group, Inc. (APG) and APG International, Inc. (APGI), both subsidiaries of GreenMan Technologies, Inc., have signed a distribution agreement with Wesfarmers LNG Pty Ltd (Wesfarmers LNG), a subsidiary of Wesfarmers Kleenheat Gas Pty Ltd (Kleenheat), to exclusively market, sell and distribute APG’s V5000HD Aftermarket Dual-Fuel System to the heavy-duty on-road, and off-road diesel engine truck industry in Australia. The initial term of the agreement is five years.
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