The International Gas Union (IGU) has issued its latest Strategic Statement the core of which is the recognition of the unique role that gas plays in satisfying rising energy demand and in mitigating climate change. Under the theme of “Gas delivers sustainable economic development” IGU will advocate for the use of gas as an essential part of a sustainable energy future; and promote further gas industry development by wider application of innovative technologies. Read more »
CARB Proposes Amendments to Alternative Fuel Conversion Certification Procedures for New and In-use NGVs
California Air Resources Board (CARB) is moving forward with proposed amendments to the California Code of Regulations to better align ARB’s certification procedures for new and in-use alternative fuel conversions with recent changes adopted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read more »
Russia Decrees Massive Natural Gas Transport Fuel Targets for 2020
Prime Minister Medvedev (right) meets with vice-premiers to discuss natural gas fuel implementation.
50% conversion planned for cities with population over 1 million
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev on 13th May signed a decree prepared by the Ministry of Energy of Russia that will change the face of transportation in his country. The decree includes an order to “develop a set of legal, economic and organizational measures of the state to support the production, release into circulation and trafficking in motor vehicles and agricultural equipment to natural gas, creating traffic fueling and service infrastructure, statistical systems and technical regulation for natural gas as a motor fuel”. Read more »
California Continues Funding for NGV Projects
The California Energy Commission has approved funding for a number of projects that will support increased numbers of cleaner, alternative fuel vehicles on California roadways, thereby helping the state meet its climate change goals. The awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology (ARFVT) Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. 2013-2014 funding priorities have also been set, with both programs including support for natural gas vehicle projects. Read more »
Nigerian Gas Project Anchors CNG as Alternative Fuel
Borkir International Company limited, a member of the Dangote Group of Companies, has signed a 20 year sales and purchase agreement with the Nigeria Gas Company Limited (NGC) to supply and distribute compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel for transportation in Nigeria, reports This Day Live. The partnership aims to better utilise the country’s vast resources of natural gas while also reducing flaring. Read more »
Audi Releases More Details for A3 Sportback g-tron
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
- A3 Sportback g-tron is powered by the CO2-neutral Audi e-gas
- CO2 emissions of 30 grams per kilometer (48.28 g/mile)
- Total range of 1300 km (807.78 miles)
Audi’s A3 Sportback g-tron, a compact five-door car, due to make its debut at the end of the year, is powered by the CO2-neutral fuel Audi e-gas. The fuel will be produced in the power-to-gas plant in Werlte, Germany. This new car innovatively combines ecological balance, economy and high-tech solutions. Read more »
Obama Energy Blueprint Promotes Natural Gas for Nation’s Trucking Fleet
Late last week, U.S. President Barack Obama delivered his second-term energy blueprint, reiterating his commitment to a sustained energy strategy, and urged Congress to take up common-sense proposals that will further reduce his country’s dependence on oil, better protect consumers from spikes in gas prices, and reduce pollution. He is calling for the establishment of an Energy Security Trust, which is designed to invest in breakthrough research that will make the technologies of the future cheaper and better – including natural gas fuel technologies. Read more »
Landi Renzo Extends Distribution of CNG Product in Partnership with Canada’s National Energy Equipment
Landi Renzo USA, developer of CNG fuel system components for motor vehicles, and National Energy Equipment, Canada’s largest energy equipment distributor, have entered into a Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) partnership, creating a distribution agreement that covers the complete line of Landi Renzo USA CARB and EPA certified Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) systems for various vehicle platforms.
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Italian Alt-Fuel Incentives Start March 2013
Italian alternative-fuel vehicle buyers will qualify for government incentives as from March 14, including buyers of dedicated and bi-fuel natural gas vehicles (NGVs), for qualifying vehicles. The upper CO2 emissions limit has been set at 120 g/km, with the amount of incentive being defined within emission level bands. Vehicles can not have been previously registered. Read more »
Philippine Government Passes Incentives to Stimulate Alt-Fuel Vehicle Uptake
At the end of January 2013, the Philippine Senate passed Senate Bill No. 2856 entitled An Act Providing Incentives for the Manufacture, Assembly, Conversion and Importation of Electric, Hybrid and other Alternative Fuel Vehicles, and for Other Purposes. Under “Alternative Fuels”, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is amongst the fuels specified. A number of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives are notated. Read more »
California Energy Commission Funds Biomethane and CNG Fuel Projects
Increasing clean transportation options throughout the state, the California Energy Commission has approved several project, including three specifically related to natural and renewable gas projects. “The funded projects will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants to protect our environment and improve the health of all Californians,” said Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller. Read more »
ENOC and Dubai Sign MoU to Convert Flared Biogas to Biomethane Fuel
ENOC signs MoU with Dubai Municipality
Emirates Gas LLC (EMGAS), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Municipality to treat land and sewage waste to generate Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). EMGAS is now setting up an advanced facility to convert waste to biomethane, from what is currently being flared, and then compress it into CNG that will be used as an automotive green fuel. It is anticipated that up to 15,000 vehicles per day can be refuelled. Read more »
EU Launches Clean Fuel Strategy to Propel Refuelling Infrastructure Development
LNG refuelling for road transport every 400 kms
EU-wide refuelling for CNG vehicles
All 139 maritime and inland ports to have LNG refuelling
Common EU standards; binding targets
The European Commission has launched an ambitious package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), the latter for refuelling heavy duty vehicles and marine vessels, are included. Policy initiatives so far have mostly addressed the actual fuels and vehicles, without considering fuels distribution. Efforts to provide incentives have been uncoordinated and insufficient. Read more »
Audi e-gas Production to Begin Early 2013
Audi, the first carmaker to build a production plant for sustainable fuels, has celebrated its e-gas plant in Werlte, Germany with a topping-out ceremony. Its end products will be hydrogen and synthetic Audi e-gas, to be used as climate-friendly fuel for vehicles such as the new Audi A3 Sportback TCNG. e-gas production will begin in early 2013 and feeding into the public natural-gas network in summer 2013. Read more »
Utrecht University – NL Agency Survey Highlights Alt-Fuel Choices for Netherlands Governments
In the Netherlands, the electric car (EV) and a ‘green gas’ biomethane-powered car are equally valued by government agencies, above the car with regular combustion engine. Moreover, these agencies are willing to pay extra for a car on alternative fuel. These are the findings of research carried out by a Research Master at Utrecht University on behalf of NL Agency, part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. The study looked at the preferences of Dutch municipalities, provinces and water boards in the purchase of durable (service) vehicles. The results serve as an aid in the formulation of sustainable procurement. Read more »
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