NGVA Europe will Showcase Technology and Achievements at NGV2013 Gothenburg

| Sweden

NGVA2013 Gothenburg LogoNGV2013 Gothenburg — June 11-13, Gothenburg, Sweden

An event of NGVA Europe, NGV2013 Gothenburg will feature key issues-related workshops and an exhibition where NGV-related companies from all over the world will present and promote their latest products and services. The event is hosted by Energigas Sverige (Swedish Gas Association), under Volvo Gold Sponsorship and organized by NGV Communications Group. “L-CNG, Bio & Natural gas: The fuel alternative for all transport modes” is the theme of this 4th NGVA Europe International Show & Workshops. Read more »

LNG 17 Puts Spotlight on Transportation

| USA
Standing room only at the NGV Global - NGVAmerica hosted transportation pavilion

Standing room only at the NGV Global – NGVAmerica hosted transportation pavilion

Major event sponsor Shell refers to natural gas as a “destination fuel”

The world’s largest global natural gas event taking place in the USA this week is putting the spotlight on transportation as an important new market for LNG as more than 6,000 delegates attend the LNG 17 Conference and Exhibition. The event, held this year in Houston TX, runs from April 16 to 19. Read more »

Linde to Outline New LNG Fueling Technology at LNG 17

| USA, Houston TX and Murray Hill and New Providence NJ

LNG 17Linde North America has completed development of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) station design that will be installed at a Linde production facility in Indiana later this year.  The station uses patent-pending technology and an integrated design that offers exceptional performance and important advantages compared to existing stations. Details will be discussed during Linde’s presentation at LNG 17 next week. Read more »

NGVA Europe’s 4th International Show & Workshops Will Be Held In Sweden, June 2013

| Sweden, Gothenburg | Source: NGVA Europe

Logo NGV 2013 GothenburgNGV 2013 Gothenburg, the 4th International Show & Workshops, June 11 – 13, Gothenburg, Sweden

From 11 to 13 June 2013, NGVA Europe will hold the ‘4th NGVA Europe International Show & Workshops’ in Gothenburg, Sweden. This NGVA Europe event will be hosted by Energigas Sverige (The Swedish Gas Association), gold sponsored by Volvo and is organised by NGV Communications Group. After the success enjoyed by the valuable NGV2011 Berlin and NGV2012 Bologna events & workshops, it is now Gothenburg’s turn to welcome the NGV related industry. Read more »

Scandinavian Conference Voices Support for Biomethane-Fueled Transportation

| Denmark | Source: Biomaster

Denmark - Gron gas til transportA Scandinanvian conference held end of January in Skive, Denmark, attracted 300 delegates keen to discuss and learn about biomethane fuel for transportation, reports the BIOMASTER project. Called Green Gas for Transport, the event’s audience heard of Denmark’s “positive attitude” toward replacing fossil fuels with biogas in the near future, and enjoyed presentations from Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Read more »

Brazilian Workshop Discusses Natural Gas Heavy Vehicles

| Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

VW 17,280 OT-flex dual-fuel bus (Image: Bosch)

To encourage the use of natural gas in urban transport and cargo in Brazil, the CNG Committee of Brazilian Institute of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (IBP) held the 3rd Workshop on Natural Gas for Heavy Vehicles, in Rio de Janeiro on November 23. Included in discussion was the development of the dual-fuel CNG-diesel bus with flex technology and a heavy duty engine proposal from MAN Latin America. Read more »

NGV Global 2014 Bound for Los Angeles, California

NGV Global 2014NGV Global has announced the successful bidder of and location for NGV Global 2014, the association’s 14th biennial conference and exhibition. The event will be held at the Long Beach Convention and Exhibition Centre in May 2014, following a successful bid from Gladstein Neandross and Associates (GNA). Announcing the successful bid at the NGV Global General Assembly, Alicia Milner, Events Committee Chair and incoming Chair of the Association, said that one of the strengths of the bid was the high level of support from high level industry members. Read more »

LNG 17 Call for Topics – Includes LNG for Transportation

| USA, Houston TX

LNG 17 — the 17th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas, 16-19 April 2013, Houston TX, USA

Organisers of LNG 17 have issued a call for topics.

LNG 17 will be a strategic, technical and commercial event for leaders, experts and committed professionals of the worldwide LNG industry. The Exhibition will hold a dedicated pavilion – ‘LNG for Transportation’ – within which an open air theatre will showcase a 3-day seminar program of presentations from experts in this sector.  The program also includes a spotlight session on “Marine Transportation and the Environment”. Read more »

NGV Global 2012 – Work and Network in Mexico City Next Month

| Mexico

November 6-10 — Less Than Five Weeks To Go

Extensive NGV Program, business networking and the best of Mexico

NGV Global 2012 offers conference delegates, partners and attendees a unique experience. Join leaders and experts from more than 30 countries, exploring key issues affecting the NGV industry.

At the same time, opportunity is provided to learn more about Mexican culture, history and way of life.

Aside from the comprehensive conference program, the event organisers have created what will surely be a memorable Gala Night. On November 7th, the guests will be transferred from Centro Banamex and Sheraton and Camino Real Hotels on CNG-powered buses to Castillo de Chapultepec, where the Gala Night will begin.

Castillo de Chapultepec (Image: Wikepedia)

The evening will begin with a historical tour through the rooms of this astonishing castle, followed by a cocktail with live music. Guests will be then be transferred to the gala dinner at an elegant room of the Sheraton Hotel, during which an exclusive show will crown a memorable evening: The School of the Ballet Folklórico de Amalia Hernández, widely known in Mexico, will delight us with 40 dancers covering the traditional dances of Yucatán, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Sonora and Jalisco.

The industry will also honor industry members who have earned NGV Champion awards for 2012.

For the Conference, Gala Night and Partners’ Program, register here.

NGV Global 2012 Mexico City – Less Than Six Weeks Till This Year’s Most Extensive NGV Program

LESS THAN SIX WEEKS TO GO. MAKE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS NOW

  • 3 day Conference Program
  • 12 conference sessions and panel discussions
  • 50 industry leaders and speakers representing all sectors of the industry
  • 3 hour Technical Forum (November 6th)
  • 2 Technical Tours
  • 5 1/2 weeks to go until NGV Global 2012
  • November 6-10, Mexico City

NGV Global’s program committee is currently putting the finishing touches to the conference program but we’ve already got all sectors of the industry covered:

technology developments,
vehicle availability trends,
energy security,
government policy,
infrastructure initiatives to advance market development,
marketing and business development,
air quality and greenhouse considerations,
emerging opportunities in the off-road and marine sectors,
industry standards and safety,the role of biomethane,
and more.

Recently confirmed speakers who will bring delegates up to speed on the latest in international policy affecting natural gas supply or use for transport include:

Dr Timur Gül, Senior Transport Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy Outlook Team, France

Valérie Ducrot, Manager, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Gas Centre, Switzerland

Dachang Du, Special Advisor on Environment Protection Standards/Senior Deputy Director, International Maritime Organisation (IMO), UK

Program details are being updated daily but don’t delay. Register online today for this year’s most extensive NGV industry conference program and exhibition, NGV Global 2012, Mexico City, November 6-10.

(Este artículo también está disponible en Espanol)

http://www.ngvglobal.com/es/taxis-y-vans-a-gas-natural-califican-para-compra-subsidiada-en-paises-bajos-0925

LNG4Trucks&Ships Workshop Will Drive Transport Agenda in Europe

| Europe

LNG4Trucks&Ships, Amsterdam – September 19-21
NGVA Europe, Europe’s natural and bio gas vehicle association, will host their first International LNG Workshop for trucks & ships’ in the city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands next week. The event will put together a comprehensive LNG-for-transport workshop, table tops exhibition, a unique technical tour to an LNG filling station in Zwolle City, vehicle display and technical demonstration and a natural gas boat tour along the UNESCO’s Rings of Canals Amsterdam World Heritage. Read more »

Europe Prepares for Sixth Blue Corridor Rally

| Europe

Blue Corridor Route 2012

From 8-24 September, Russian natural gas company Gazprom and German natural gas company E.ON Ruhrgas will join together to support the sixth Blue Corridor 2012 NGV Rally, which will feature natural gas vehicles (NGVs) driving across Europe in an effort to educate the public on the benefits of natural gas as a transportation fuel. Through events held along the 6,100 kilometer-long rally route, Gazprom and E.ON Ruhrgas will demonstrate why methane is the most abundant, clean, safe and affordable transportation fuel. About 20 vehicles will participate. Read more »

NGV 2012 Mexico City Preliminary Program Released

Conference Registration Online; less than 10% Exhibition Space now available.

NGV Global, in partnership with NGV Communications Group and GNV Latinoamérica, has published the preliminary conference program online. The conference is shaping up to have wide appeal and value for all sectors of the industry. Broadly divided into two streams, one covering technical matters and the other marketing and policy related, the conference spans three days. Due to an excellent response there is limited exhibition space still available. potential exhibitors are urged to secure their space as soon as possible. Read more »

NGV Global Calls for Nominations for 2012 NGV Champion Awards

Nominations Close 31 August 2012
Awards Presented at NGV Global 2012 Mexico City Closing Ceremony

NGV Global invites nominations for the 2012 NGV Champion awards. These biennial awards recognise and honour individuals who, by their actions and endeavours, have promoted and inspired the development of a significant NGV program or activity. Read more »

Netherlands Sets 2015 Goals for LNG-Fuelled Transportation

| Netherlands

Schematic of the "Green Deal" (Source: Deltalinqs)

Several Dutch companies are working with the government of The Netherlands to accelerate the introduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transportation fuel, for both land and marine activity. The declared goal is to have at least 50 barges, 50 ships and 500 heavy-duty trucks powered by LNG by 2015.  Project initiators Deltalinqs, Energy Valley Foundation and Port Authority LNG TR & D reached a “green deal” agreement to this effect June 14th with Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation Maxime Verhagen — who currently also acts as Vice Prime Minister — and State Secretary Atsma. Read more »