The UK’s first open access Bio-LNG filling station, built by Gasrec, was launched today in an official opening by Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Department for Transport, Norman Baker MP. This launch marks the start of a nationwide investment in infrastructure seeking the ultimate prize of wiping out nearly two-thirds of the nation’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) emissions. Read more »
RMIT Student Project on Cryogenic Liquid Methane Aircraft Reaches Airbus Finals
RMIT’s CLiMA team design a Bio-LNG answer for aviation
A team of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) aerospace engineering students is headed to France after making it to the final five of an international Airbus competition. The Cryogenic Liquid Methane Aircraft (CLiMA) team is one of five finalists selected by experienced Airbus engineers from more than 618 submissions in the 2013 Fly Your Ideas global university challenge. The UNESCO-backed competition encourages students to develop ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. Read more »
GreenGasGrids Publishes ‘Biomethane Guide for Decision-Makers’
The GreenGasGrids project (GGG), which was funded by the Intelligent Energy for Europe (IEE) program and established to support the upgrading of biogas to biomethane for injection into the natural gas grid, has published a document called ‘Biomethane Guide for decision-makers – a policy guide on biogas injection into the natural gas grid’. Natural gas vehicle (NGV) engines burn methane as fuel, and biomethane is a renewable gas that has a major reduction impact on emissions. Read more »
Ford Expands Natural Gas Range in Sweden with C-MAX CNG
Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) drivers in Sweden have been presented another option with the launch of a new compact minivan. The Ford C-Max is able to operate on biomethane or natural gas and qualifies for the tougher clean car standards; operating on pure biomethane the C-Max carbon emissions will be as low as 29 g/km. Read more »
GRTgaz and Swedegas Join Carbon Neutral Gas Supply Group
(Image: GRTgaz)
During Gas Week in the European Parliament (April 23-25), gas infrastructure companies GRTgaz (France) and Swedegas (Sweden) joined the initiative by Gasunie (The Netherlands), Energinet.dk (Denmark) and Fluxys Belgium (Belgium) to deliver a carbon neutral gas supply by 2050, including gas for road and maritime transport. Read more »
Tesco Heavy Goods Transported with Gasrec Bio-LNG
British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer Tesco has committed a fleet of heavy goods vehicles to fill up at facilities run by Gasrec, supplier of Bio-LNG. The deal will cut Tesco’s CO2 emissions by a minimum of 15 percent, with a 90 percent reduction in NOx and particulate matter emissions, helping Tesco to achieve its target of reducing emissions per case of goods delivered by 25 percent by 2020 (from 2011 baseline). Read more »
Biomethane Fuel Gains Ground in Germany
Share of biomethane in natural gas fuel has more than doubled since 2012
In the past year, the share of biomethane in natural gas fuel has risen in Germany from 6 to over 15 percent, according to Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency. The renewable natural gas alternative is already available at one out of every three natural gas filling stations. 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 »
Swedish Joint Project Aims for Biomethane-Fuelled Agricultural Tractors
A Valtra prototype biomethane-fuelled tractor
Valtra, Inc., manufacturer and developer of Valtra tractors and Sweden’s Ministry for Rural Affairs are launching a joint research project called MEKA, short for Metandiesel Efter Konvertering av Arbetsmaskiner (methane/diesel after machinery conversion). The project’s objective is to develop the use of biomethane in tractors and other implements. Read more »
Scania-ADL Demonstrator Bus Powered with CNG or Biomethane
Scania gas-powered bus with ADL Enviro 300NG bodywork
A Scania gas-powered bus with Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) Enviro 300NG bodywork will soon embark upon an extensive series of demonstrations with a number of high-profile UK bus operators. The programme is scheduled to begin in mid-March and has been created in response to the interest generated following the recent announcement that Reading Buses is to become the first adopter of Scania-ADL gas-powered vehicles, with delivery of 20 units due to commence in May 2013. Read more »
Fuel Integrity Confirmed for Cenex in the CCE Biomethane Vehicle Trial
Ceram, a UK-based materials technology company, chosen to analyse the fuel integrity of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) biomethane vehicle trial, has reported the fuel’s attributes exceeded the quality levels required by the vehicle manufacturer. Read more »
Largest UK CNG Filling Station to Open in Crewe
Bio-CNG filling station, Crewe UK
The United Kingdom’s largest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling station will open next week (March 8th) in Crewe, in England’s northwest. Attended by MP Edward Timpson, this event will also host a large collection of CNG trucks and vans, with trucks from a number of manufacturers, including Mercedes Benz, DAF and Volvo and vans from VW, Mercedes and Iveco. Read more »
UK’s Gasrec Partners with B&Q to Fuel Liquid Biomethane Dual-Fuel Lorries
Mercedes Actros – B&Q Feet vehicles operating on Liquid Biomethane
Gasrec, the UK’s first commercial producer of Liquid Biomethane (LBM), is to provide home improvement retailer B&Q with eco-friendly fuel for a fleet of 50 dual-fuel lorries under a new partnership. The fuel used to power the lorries comprises 60 percent biomethane, the natural green source of renewable energy produced from organic matter such as household food waste and sewage. The use of this natural gas on the UK’s roads helps to reduce pollution and cut waste. 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 »
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 »
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