China Natural Gas, Inc., a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial, and residential use in Xi’an, China, has announced that a ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and modified by the Company successfully completed its test navigation in Wuhan on August 3rd, 2010. The event is claimed as the first time an LNG-powered ship has navigated in China’s domestic waterways, demonstrating that LNG can be used both in cars and ships as a transportation fuel.
The Company succeeded in fueling a tugboat weighing over 300 tons with LNG for Wuhan Ferry Company. The ship now runs on a fuel formula of 30% diesel and 70% natural gas, representing significant energy and cost savings.
The Chairman of the board & CEO of the company, Mr. Qinan Ji, proudly commented, “This achievement is a big step in the history of China’s new energy industry and will contribute to environmental protection and reduce energy consumption. The marketing of LNG-powered ships will be implemented on a full scale in the forthcoming years. Fully owned subsidiary, Hubei Xilan Natural Gas, Ltd., will cooperate with the Wuhan Ferry Company in the passenger transport business to explore further applications for this revolutionary kind of vessel. We expect to achieve extensive coverage with our LNG-powered ships along the Yangtze River.”
Mr. Qin’an Ji further commented, “Ship modification engineering is a leading technology in China, and we plan to apply for the appropriate patents in ship modification.”
Item compiled using information supplied by China Natural Gas, Inc. press release.
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