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Cooperation with Gazprom will also boost gas adoption in railroad and river transportation

MyanmarNew joint venture will build CNG buses locally

United States Major logistics fi rms switching to clean burning fuels

Government of Moscowplans to expand natural gas station network

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06. The Italian NGV Industry

08. NGVA Europe publishes new study that validates natural gas as key solution for transport decarbonisation

10. FPT Industrial presents natural gas technologies for industrial engines in Vienna

12. Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ launches new LADA Vesta CNG

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23. Myanmar approves joint venture to build CNG buses locally

24. Delhi expands CNG infrastructure

26. Indian Railways plans to reduce emission by 33%

27. Chart will deliver cryogenic equipment to LNG terminal in India

28. Shell and Qatar Petroleum bet on LNG bunkering infrastructure

29. New 20-year LNG contract takes effect in South Korea

30. China: 1,000 fuel cell units will be integrated into zero-emission buses

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31. Major logistics fi rms switching to clean burning fuels

32. LA Metro adding nearly 300 new biomethane buses

34. Pennsylvania governor opens two new natural gas stations under P3 project

36. NGVAmerica hosted 2nd Annual NGV Road Rally Across America

38. Refuse fl eets choose natural gas to power trucks

40. Mayors launch zero emissions goals for San Pedro Bay ports

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Russia

Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom, and Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow in the Moscow Government, Head of Moscow’s Department for Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, signed at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2017 an agreement to promote the use of natural gas for vehicles.

The agreement is aimed at developing and implementing investment projects for the construction of refuelling infrastructure for passenger natural gas vehicles, as well as increasing the number of natural gas buses in Moscow. The parties also intend to further their cooperation with regard to the use of natural gas in railroad and river transportation.

By 2025, it is planned to expand Moscow’s natural gas refuelling infrastructure by building fi lling stations with an aggregate capacity of at least 136 million cubic meters of gas per year, with Moscow’s bus fl eet adding no less than 3,000 NGVs.

There are currently 21 CNG stations in Moscow, one of which is owned by Gazprom and the rest by Mosavtogaz. Gazprom plans to bring one more CNG station into operation in 2017.

environmental risk factors, such as pollution, that affect their health.

The Netherlands

Worldwide logistics providers Kuehne + Nagel and IVECO signed a contract for the supply of 14 Stralis NP LNG trucks for the Netherlands. The purchasing decision was driven by Kuehne + Nagel’s commitment to offering environmentally sound, sustainable and innovative supply chain solutions that continually reduce the impact on the environment. IVECO at the forefront of the industry in the development of natural gas vehicles partners with Kuehne + Nagel to achieve this goal.

The Stralis NP trucks, which will be used by Kuehne + Nagel to deliver transport goods between warehouses in the Netherlands and Germany, are part of IVECO’s newest generation of LNG-powered trucks. They are equipped with double LNG tanks, giving them a range of 1,500 kilometres and enabling the company to use them on longer routes thereby being more efficient. The vehicles will also have innovative trailers that will be cooled electronically.

Spain

On 1 June, the amendments to the Regulated Parking Service (SER) of Madrid entered into force, agreed at the City Hall plenary session on 29 December 2016. Among the new features was the increase in the bonus on regulated parking rates from 20% to 50% for vehicles powered by natural gas and tariffs based on the technology and emissions of pollutants associated with the DGT (General Directorate of Traffi c) environmental classifi cation.

This bonus applies to all places covered by SER: blue, green, low emission areas and differentiated areas, as well as to the rates for the authorisations of residents and owners of commercial or industrial vehicles. Thus, the owner of a private natural gas vehicle will pay € 12.30 for his/her annual resident’s license, instead of € 24.60 of the base rate. In the case of a commercial vehicle, the savings are even greater, as the driver will pay between € 15.75 and € 286 instead of up to € 566, depending on the type of authorisation they choose.

Natural gas plays a key role for sustainable mobility. Its use as fuel for all types of transportation is a real and economical solution to the problem of air quality in large cities.

As discussed at the V Congress of the Iberian Association of Natural Gas for Mobility (GASNAM) held on March 7 and 8 in Madrid, natural gas for vehicles is a basic element to improve air quality and avoid the exposure of people to

France

At Forum des Solutions Ecoresponsables-Logistique Froid Innovation event devoted to environmentally friendly initiatives for innovation in the cold chain, IVECO formally delivered ID Logistics’ fi rst two trucks running on biomethane. Receipt of these two trucks fi ts with the Group’s ongoing drive to reduce the CO2 emissions of its road haulage activities.

These two IVECO Stralis NP road tractors running on biogas are the fi rst 400hp trucks to be delivered to ID Logistics. With their large cab and automated transmission with 12 gears, they combine a high level of drivability with low fuel consumption. With a total capacity of 920 liters, the eight CNG tanks provide range autonomy of over 500 km. They are powered by the new Cursor 9 gas engine that emits practically no particles and has gained Piek’s Quiet Trucks certifi cation at 71 db(A).

As a result, the new fl eet will help to safeguard the population’s health and living standards in the Paris region. The vehicles are capable of transporting a 28-tonne payload, and since they run on biomethane (recovered from waste), their carbon footprint is guaranteed to be smaller than that of a small city car.

Six more road tractors will join the fl eet over the next few weeks. They will all be assigned to operations in the Paris region for Carrefour, one of ID Logistics’ longstanding clients, to provide an eco-friendly sourcing and distribution solution. By year-end 2017, 20% of ID Logistics’ fl eet will run on natural gas, including CNG, LNG and biomethane.

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Israel

Energy offi cials launched on June 13 the country’s largest gas pipeline, the “Eastern Line”, which will serve as a two-way artery for the transportation of gas from Ramle to the northern community of Elyakim and will boost the nation’s natural gas transmission system by 30%, reported The Jerusalem Post.

The pipeline was inaugurated in preparation for the development of the 613-billion cubic meter Leviathan reservoir, located about 130 km. west of Haifa and expected to begin supplying gas to Israel by the end of 2019. This launching will enable the connection of new customers along the pipeline to natural gas, as well as facilitate the fl ow of gas from the Leviathan reservoir to the local market in the future, offi cials said

“We are interconnecting the State of Israel lengthwise and widthwise, improving and expanding natural gas transmission throughout the country,” National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz said. “This way, we will reach more consumers and connect more factories, so that costs will be reduced and we will breathe cleaner air. We are in the midst of a natural gas revolution in Israel, and we will all benefi t from it.”

Up until the inauguration of the Eastern Line, another pipeline called “Sea Line” had served as the single artery for gas fl ow from Ashdod to the North and the Haifa Bay region.

Norway

Ramboll is carrying out a study for Norsk Gassforum – a collaboration between 12 regional authorities promoting the use of natural gas, biogas and hydrogen in Norway – to investigate the feasibility of replacing diesel by biogas

The vehicles have 400 hp natural gas engines. With this fuel, the CO2 emissions are 15% lower than those of a truck with a diesel engine. In addition, nitrogen-oxide emissions are reduced by 70%, while particulate emissions are 95% lower. “We want to signifi cantly reduce our carbon footprint,” said Gereon Niemeier, Managing Director of Kuehne + Nagel Netherlands. “By making use of innovative technologies and cleaner transport fuels, we can contribute to a joint reduction of CO2 and local emissions in transportation.”

“For us at IVECO it is clear that natural gas is the mature, reasonable and affordable solution to sustainable transport,” said John Venstra Iveco Benelux Business Director. “Increasingly, forward-looking companies like Kuehne + Nagel that want to reduce their carbon footprint are turning to this alternative fuel. And they are coming to IVECO, the only manufacturer with a full range of natural gas models, from light commercial vehicles all the way to heavy long-haul trucks and buses.”

on the railroads that still run on fossil diesel. Ramboll previously carried out a similar study in Finland.

“Even though most trains in Norway run on electricity, some railroads and regional trains, particularly in the northern Norway, still run on fossil diesel. This is the case for Norway’s longest railroad, the 700 km long Nordlandsbanen”, said project manager Arne Fredrik Lånke. “If these railroads were to be converted to electricity, it would require massive investments and take a long time. Biogas, on the other hand, can be gradually introduced in a relatively short time and may lead to a CO2 reduction of more than 20,000 tonnes.”

Trains running on natural gas are an upcoming trend internationally, especially in North America and Russia. The required conversion technology is therefore already available.

“The Norwegian biogas market is growing. The fuel has for many years been used by buses and is well suited for heavy transport”, added Lånke. “Another important aspect is whether there will be enough biogas available in Norway. We believe there will be. Ramboll is involved in three projects that will double the biogas fuel capacity during 2018. In the report, we will also look into how environmentally friendly the specifi c value chains are. We already know a lot about this from our work with the individual biogas plants.”

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E ni and Snam have signed today a framework agreement for the development of methane gas stations in Italy, as part of a wider set of initiatives to promote sustainable mobility.

The partnership aims at developing new compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants within Eni’s national network of stations, favouring the supply of low-emission alternative fuels such as natural gas. Natural gas eliminates particulate matter, the most polluting element in urban areas, and ensures considerable economic advantages to customers.

The framework agreement is part of Snam’s initiatives to promote sustainable mobility, with an investment of 150 million euro by 2021 to roll-out up to 300 new CNG service stations in order to support the development and a more balanced distribution of natural gas fuelling stations in different regions across the country, thus also improving the quality of supply service to users.

Through this initiative Eni intends to further strengthen its offer for sustainable mobility. At present approximately 1,000 of Eni’s stations deliver LPG and methane (including 2 LNG and 180 CNG), while the remaining 3,500 deliver Eni Diesel+, its premium diesel with 15% renewable content produced from vegetable oils at its Venice biorefinery.

With well-established and globally cutting edge technology, Italy is the leading European market for natural gas consumption for vehicles, with over 1 billion

Eni and Snam sign framework agreement for the development of methane stations in Italy

The partnership aims at developing new CNG and LNG facilities within Eni’s national network of stations, favouring the supply of low-emission alternative fuels such as natural gas.

Eni plans to develop natural gas power systems

Eni has signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Fincantieri establishing a research and development partnership. It will include the possibility to carry out studies on energy projects related to natural gas.

The agreement covers a wide range of potential partnerships including the study of initiatives related to the natural gas transport chain, LNG, and the exploitation of gas resources. This partnership aims to develop projects regarding floating platforms for offshore production and the evaluation of energy projects with a low environmental impact.

The MoU is part of Eni’s strategy to tackle climate change, promote sustainable development and support the use of gas for transport. It strengthens Eni’s collaboration with the Italian excellences and underlines the company’s commitment to minimize CO2 emissions, particularly in the naval sector.

cubic meters consumed in 2015 and about 1 million vehicles currently in circulation.

The framework agreement and the subsequent contracts for the implementation of the initiative will provide a further boost to the natural gas industry from the transport sector, which is globally recognized for its technological and environmental excellence, and is able to leverage Europe’s largest, most accessible gas pipeline network, stretching more than 32,000 km.

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E ni e Snam hanno firmato oggi un accordo quadro per lo sviluppo delle stazioni di rifornimento a metano in Italia, nel più ampio scenario delle iniziative per la promozione della mobilità sostenibile.

La partnership mira a realizzare nuovi impianti di gas naturale compresso (compressed natural gas - CNG) e liquefatto (liquefied natural gas - LNG) all’interno della rete nazionale di distributori Eni, favorendo l’offerta di carburanti alternativi a basse emissioni come il gas naturale. Quest’ultimo azzera il particolato, principale responsabile dell’inquinamento delle aree urbane, assicurando anche sensibili vantaggi economici per i consumatori.

L’accordo quadro rientra tra le iniziative di Snam per promuovere la mobilità sostenibile, con un investimento di 150 milioni di euro al 2021 per realizzare fino a 300 nuovi distributori a CNG, al fine di supportare lo sviluppo degli impianti per il rifornimento di gas naturale e la loro diffusione più equilibrata nelle diverse regioni del Paese, migliorando anche la qualità del servizio di erogazione agli utenti.

Eni e Snam firmano accordo quadro per lo sviluppo di stazioni a metano in Italia

La partnership mira a realizzare nuovi impianti di gas naturale compresso (CNG) e liquefatto (LNG) all’interno della rete nazionale di distributori Eni, favorendo l’offerta di carburanti alternativi a basse emissioni come il gas naturale.

Eni, da parte sua, intende con questa iniziativa rafforzare ulteriormente la sua offerta per la mobilità sostenibile: su una rete di 4.400 impianti, 3.500 erogano Eni Diesel+, il diesel premium con il 15% di componente rinnovabile prodotta da oli vegetali presso la bioraffineria di Venezia attraverso la tecnologia proprietaria, mentre circa 1.000 impianti erogano GPL e metano (di cui 2 LNG e 180 CNG).

Forte di una tecnologia consolidata e all’avanguardia nel mondo, l’Italia è il primo mercato europeo per i consumi di metano per autotrazione, con oltre 1 miliardo di metri cubi consumati nel 2015 e circa 1 milione di veicoli attualmente in circolazione.

L’accordo quadro e i successivi contratti applicativi daranno ulteriore impulso alla filiera industriale del gas naturale nel settore trasporti che rappresenta un’eccellenza tecnologica e ambientale riconosciuta a livello mondiale, potendo inoltre far leva sulla rete di metanodotti più estesa e accessibile d’Europa, lunga oltre 32.000 chilometri.

Eni firma un accordo con Fincantieri per lo sviluppo di sistemi energetici legati al gas naturale

Eni e Fincantieri hanno firmato un accordo di cooperazione bilaterale (Memorandum of Understanding, MoU) per la collaborazione nel campo della ricerca e sviluppo, inclusa la possibilità di realizzare studi di fattibilità su progetti energetici di gas naturale.

Il MoU riguarda un ampio ventaglio di potenziali collaborazioni tra cui lo studio di iniziative relative alla valutazione della catena di trasporto di gas naturale e GNL, e iniziative per la valorizzazione di risorse gas. La cooperazione è volta a sviluppare progetti relativi a piattaforme galleggianti per produzione offshore e la valutazione di progetti energetici a ridotto impatto ambientale.

L’accordo si inquadra nella strategia di Eni che prevede un forte impegno sul fronte del climate change, dello sviluppo sostenibile e del sostegno all’utilizzo del gas per trasporto. Continuando la collaborazione con le eccellenze industriali italiane, Eni rafforza così il suo impegno nell’ambito della minimizzazione delle emissioni di CO2, con particolare focus sul settore navale.


T he study “Greenhouse gas intensity of natural gas” shows that natural gas reduces GHG emissions from passenger cars on a Well-to-Wheel (WtW) basis by 23% compared with petrol and by 7%

compared with diesel. On the heavy-duty application, benefits compared to diesel are of 16% for CNG and up to 15% for LNG. Also in the maritime sector, overall WtW benefits are up to 21% compared to conventional HFO (Heavy-Fuel-Oil) fuels.

The use of renewable gas provides additional benefits towards carbon-neutral mobility: by blending natural gas with just 20% renewable gas, GHG emissions are reduced by 40% compared with oil derived fuels.

The study has been commissioned to thinkstep, a leading global consultant and software company in the Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) domain, to perform an industry-wide assessment of the supply of natural gas to Europe and its use in the European Union, mainly in the transportation sector. More than 50 companies from across the gas value chain took part in providing consistent, high quality data, referring to updated 2015 year figures and new technologies.

NGVA Europe publishes new study that validates natural gas as key solution for transport decarbonisation

The European Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association has published its own report about the impact on the Greenhouse Gas – GHG - emissions from the use of natural gas as transportation fuel.

The report is intended to represent the new reference in the domain, providing a deep analysis of the GHG emission sources from the entire natural gas chain. This is fundamental in a transportation scenario asked to move from a long stand system, mostly based on oil derived fuels, towards low carbon and clean solutions. Different technologies will have to be compared according to a technology neutral approach, needed for a fair market development, that will be guaranteed only through Well-to-Wheel (WtW) methodology.

The study confirms that the use of natural gas represents one of the most effective solutions to fight climate change and improve air quality in a cost-efficient way. Thanks to both CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and LNG (Liquified Natural Gas), a wide range of transportation modes, from small passenger cars to long haul trucks can deliver a reduction in both GHG emissions and local pollutants reduction.

Adding renewable gas to the mix

Biomethane is a viable, renewable, low-carbon fuel for the transportation sector. Both CNG and LNG can be produced


from a wide variety of renewable energy sources, such as waste organic biomasses or directly converting CO2 and renewable hydrogen into synthetic methane. Under this perspective, the benefi t of natural gas as low-carbon fuel is dramatically amplifi ed on the Well to Tank (WtT) side, resulting in substantial reduction of the overall GHG emissions.

“Biomethane production is also a strong enabler of the circular economy, providing a clever way to produce clean and high quality fuel from local waste. Europe has a potential of fuelling more than 2 million vehicles with biomethane produced from organic wastes, just transforming our domestic garbage into renewable gas, a sustainable and locally-produced fuel” highlights Andrea Gerini, Secretary General of NGVA Europe

When introducing renewable gas, WtW emissions remarkably drop, being reduced by 80 to 95% depending on the fuel source and production pathway. A 20% introduction of renewable gas into the natural gas pipeline at the 2030-time horizon is a realistic scenario, and this would translate into a 36% GHG reduction compared to conventional fuels. Incorporating future advancements in engine and vehicle technologies could further extend these benefi ts compared to current best in class gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Improving the air we breathe

Natural gas is an intrinsically clean fuel. Alongside climate change, concerns continue to surround urban air quality in many major cities and its consequent health impacts. In addition to the low GHG emissions, natural gas is the cleanest fuel to guarantee a particulate free combustion, aromatic free and close-to zero NMHC (Non Methanic Hydrocarbons), as well as dramatically reducing NOx emissions, even under severe real driving conditions. NGVs offer a perfect solution with close-to-zero emissions level, available from today to improve air quality in the urban areas.

NGV technologies are mature, affordable, safe and ready to provide a fast and strong contribution to the transportation challenge thanks to a wide penetration potential. Compared to other technologies, the development of infrastructure and powertrain technologies using natural gas can be shared across almost all transportation segments, providing synergies and ultimately large scale adoption and benefi ts.

The published document is intended to be the new reference study, at least in Europe, concerning natural gas as a transportation fuel, providing high quality, reliable, and up-to-date industry-based life cycle data to inform the public and to support dialogue with external stakeholders and policy makers. It also aims to contribute to an informed debate during the revision process of the different policy actions concerning clean and effi cient mobility.

Download the study at http://ngvemissionsstudy.eu/


T he 38th Vienna Motor Symposium held in Austria was the best dedicated international stage to feature FPT Industrial’s leadership in natural gas engine technologies. The event, organised by the

Austrian Automobile Association (ÖVK) and the Technical University of Vienna (Institute for Vehicle Drivetrains and Automotive Engineering), gathered more than 1,000 engine experts and scientists from all over the world in order to discuss future-oriented developments in petrol, diesel and natural gas engines.

FPT Industrial, a brand of CNH Industrial, was selected to present its leadership in natural gas technologies for industrial engines, through a speech given by Peter Krähenbühl, Powertrain Innovation Manager at the FPT Industrial R&D centre located in Arbon, Switzerland.

Since the ‘90s FPT Industrial has developed natural gas engines based on a stoichiometric combustion system. The main drivers for this technological choice were to offer ultra-low emissions, low noise and high efficiency that are predominantly targeted for urban applications.

FPT Industrial converted its engine base architecture by applying natural gas technology to F1C, NEF 6, Cursor 8 and Cursor 9 engines, offering solutions from 136 to 400 hp. Thus, FPT Industrial provides the widest Natural Gas engine range on the market, with a complete line-up for light commercial vehicles, bus and trucks.

Among the technologies considered sustainable or alternative to oil, in the commercial vehicles sector, only natural gas has achieved steady growth. Driven by environmental sustainability and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), natural gas engine technology is expected to grow further. Moreover, FPT Industrial is the only manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience in natural gas with Stoichiometric combustion.

Based on this motivation FPT Industrial used the 38th Vienna Motor Symposium as a platform to present its Cursor 9 NG engine “case study”: “naturally powerful.” The Cursor 9 NG is the most powerful 9 liter NG engine and it is aimed at long haul transport with equivalent performance of a comparable diesel engine.

The performance increased by 20 – 30% while the fuel efficiency was improved by 1.5% maintaining the excellent

FPT Industrial presents natural gas technologies for industrial engines in Vienna

NOx and PM emissions of the stoichiometric concept and improving maintenance interval. Cursor 9 NG can be powered by natural gas in its CNG, LNG or biomethane. The CO2 emissions can be close to zero by using bio-methane.

Cursor 9 NG Specifications

Cylinders: 6 inlineDisplacement: 8.7 lMax Power [hp / kW]: 400 / 294Max Torque [Nm]: 1,700Weight [kg]: 870Power/Weight ratio [hp / kg]: 0.46Power density [hp / l]: 45.98Torque density [Nm / l]: 195Durability [km]: 800,000Maintenance intervals [km]: 75,000

FPT Industrial confirms role in energy sustainable transition

FPT Industrial was a key participant at the “World Energy Council (WEC),” which met between 18-20 May in Villa Fabri, Trevi, Italy. The WEC forum brought together institutions and journalists to share their vision of energy change. With the development and production of FPT Industrial’s Natural Gas engines, CNH Industrial group is leading the conversation in this regard.

Representatives from the main Italian institutions, universities, public and research organisations, as well as numerous leading companies operating in the field of renewable energy were represented at this conference titled “Energy between facts, communication and communities; towards a shared national energy strategy”. FPT Industrial has always been convinced of the fundamental role of the media in explaining the energy transformation we are experiencing. The Company shared its experiences and knowledge.

“The demand for greater environmental sustainability couples with the upcoming reforms that are expected to further reduce limits on NOx and CO2 in the years to come,” said Annalisa Stupenengo, FPT Industrial Brand President, “Today we offer a full range of Natural Gas engines, from 3 to 9 liter: the most recent is the Cursor 9 NG and it is the most powerful in its category. Behind our new-generation NG engines there is our pioneering know-how, with more than 20 years experience in stoichiometric technology. This robust expertise makes us believe that the Natural Gas solution is ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow.”

The event gathered more than 1,000 engine experts and scientists from all over the world in order to discuss future-oriented developments in petrol, diesel and natural gas engines. CNH Industrial’s brand was selected to present its leadership in natural gas technologies for industrial engines.


changing the landscape of farming. Carlo Lambro outlined New Holland’s advance in this fi eld and spoke about its participation in the Internet of Food & Farm 2020 initiative born of the Alliance of Internet of Things Innovation established by the European Commission.

Antonio Marzia presented New Holland’s Precision Land Management strategy and its role in achieving a sustainable agriculture through the reduction of fuel consumption – and consequently CO2 emission – and the use of less fertiliser, pesticides and water, and hence protecting the environment. He outlined the evolution of Precision Farming and the brand’s vision on what is coming in Agriculture 4.0 through connectivity to third party services where real time information is analysed and used immediately.

This results in an Agricultural Ecosystem where smart technologies optimise the performance of the individual machine, effi cient systems of connected machines manage specifi c agricultural processes.

Machines communicate with each other and with the farm manager through an open data fl ow, the ecosystem is integrated by data fl owing through the precision technologies and service providers. This means that decisions are based on facts and reaction times are much shorter.

New Holland’s focus on continuously raising the level of effi ciency and profi tability that customers can achieve with its equipment has driven these advances – and will continue to do so. The brand’s overarching aim is to help create a sustainable future for agriculture and be a driving force in this important change.

Vision for a future of sustainable agriculture

New Holland Agriculture was invited to present its vision on a new course for agricultural mechanisation to members of the European Parliament at a Working Breakfast held in Brussels on “The Future of Sustainable Agriculture”.

New Holland Agriculture Brand President Carlo Lambro and Antonio Marzia, Head of Data Analytics and Services, were invited by Paolo De Castro, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, to present the brand’s vision on the future of farming at the Working Breakfast.

In addition to Members of the European Parliament, attendees included representatives from academic, institutional and industrial fi elds. The meeting provided the opportunity to share with key decision-makers New Holland’s Clean Energy Leader strategy, which sets a new course for agricultural mechanisation focused on precision farming and renewable fuels.

In his opening address, Paolo De Castro remarked that innovation is the main driver for sustainable intensifi cation, which means producing more with fewer inputs. Agriculture has always been an ‘industry of constant innovation’, especially in the last decade. The CAP reform for 2014-2020 identifi es innovation as an essential factor to prepare agriculture for future challenges. The closer link between innovation, productivity and sustainability becomes evident. The aim is then to improve competitiveness, the effi cient management of resources and the environmental performance of the supply chains and economic system in rural areas. In other words, the system of knowledge and innovation becomes a strategic lever for agriculture and rural development.

Carlo Lambro explained New Holland’s vision of sustainability, which is expressed in the brand’s Clean Energy Leader® strategy. One of its key pillars is Growing Energy, which has led the brand to pursue solutions using renewable alternative fuels such as biodiesel and methane. In its vision of an Energy Independent Farm™, New Holland has taken the concept even further. Such a farm is able to meet its energy requirements by converting biomass obtained from crops and agricultural waste into biomethane and electric energy, creating a virtuous cycle.

This vision, in turn, has led to the development of the Methane Power Tractor. In the context of an Energy Independent Farm™ the tractor can be powered by bio-methane produced by the farm, consequently operating with a virtually neutral carbon impact. Extensive fi eld testing of prototype Methane Power Tractors are ongoing in Europe and in Brazil, and data collected to date have shown signifi cant cost savings and lower emissions compared to standard Diesel tractors.

Carlo Lambro also explained how New Holland saw early on the key role CNG in achieving a low carbon future for agriculture, and has invested in technology for this fuel. He highlighted the fact that today CNG has the greatest potential to deliver on all fronts: performance, costs and sustainability. The development of CNG distribution infrastructure is needed in order to support the widespread adoption of this fuel in agriculture, where it is not possible to produce it on the farm.

Precision Farming also plays a key role in achieving a sustainable future for agriculture, and is dramatically


A vtoVAZ Group has started production of the LADA Vesta CNG with a bi-fuel technology, so it can use both gasoline and natural gas. For the first time in the brand’s history, the dealers will get a car with

the serial equipment designed for the use of compressed natural gas. The first LADA Vesta CNG units produced in May will soon arrive for testing to potential corporate customers.

In developing LADA Vesta CNG, special attention was paid to safety. A modern metal composite gas tank is equipped with a built-in fuse and a high-speed valve, preventing tank bursting, as well as an uncontrolled gas outlet in case of damage to the gas pipeline.

A 90-liter tank designed for 18 cubic meters of gas is located in the trunk behind the rear backrest. Thanks to the large volume of LADA Vesta luggage compartment (480 liters is best in class), the installation of gas equipment has had a minimal impact on the practicality of the car.

With full tank, the new model is able to drive more than 1,000 kilometers without refueling. If natural gas runs out, engine automatically switches to gasoline. It is also possible to change over to the fuel using the CNG/gasoline switch.

Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ launches new LADA Vesta CNG

For the first time in the brand’s history, the dealers will get a car with the serial equipment designed for the use of compressed natural gas. With full tank, the new model is able to drive more than 1,000 kilometers without refueling. If CNG runs out, engine automatically switches to gasoline.

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GVRIBERIALa UE fi nancia proyecto que impulsa sector del GNL

La Comisión Europea, a través de la Agencia Ejecutiva de Innovación y Redes (INEA), fi nanció la iniciativa cHAMeleon

entre los proyectos presentados en la convocatoria de 2015 para el proyecto Connect Europe Facility (CEF), para

estimular la implantación de la red de infraestructura de repostaje de GNL en la Unión Europea y promover el

crecimiento de este mercado en el sector del transporte por carretera.

Endesa transporta carbón con

camión alimentado a GNL

La empresa de energía mejora la efi ciencia

ambiental de la fl ota de camiones que realiza

el transporte de carbón entre Ferrol y As Pontes

incorporando un vehículo que consume GNL en

lugar de diesel. La nueva unidad es propiedad de

la empresa contratista del servicio, Pérez Torres,

que valorará a partir de los resultados obtenidos el

aumento de este tipo de vehículos.

Gobierno español extiende plan para

fomentar uso de vehículos limpios

Entró en vigor el Real Decreto aprobado por el Consejo

de Ministros que regula la concesión de ayudas para

la compra de vehículos propulsados por energías

alternativas, como el gas natural, conocido como Plan

MOVEA. El nuevo plan está dotado con más de 14

millones de euros en total, de los cuales 2,2 millones

estarán destinados a vehículos propulsados por gas.

comercialesGas Natural Fenosa y BAXI fi rmaron un acuerdo de colaboración

para impulsar el uso de gas natural en la fl ota de vehículos posventa

de la compañía de climatización. Gas Natural ofrecerá el apoyo en

cuestiones técnicas, normativas, tecnológicas o recomendaciones de

uso de este material como combustible de automoción.

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Gas Natural Fenosa apoya adopción del GNV en más flotas comerciales

global de compañía y este acuerdo es un paso más. Creemos que nos encamina a un modelo de futuro con el que estamos firmemente comprometidos a todos niveles: como fabricantes, instaladores y también como usuarios”. También mostró su firme voluntad de “ampliar a toda la flota de Baxi la prueba piloto que vamos a iniciar en Madrid y Barcelona”.

Por su parte, Núria Rodríguez, directora del Negocio de Distribución Gas en España de Gas Natural Distribución, remarcó la importancia de acuerdos de estas características que contribuyan a desarrollar la red de distribución de gas en España y reducir la contaminación. Explicó “la importancia del uso de gas natural como combustible para reducir las emisiones y mejorar la calidad del aire en los entornos urbanos” y añadió que el gas natural está llamado a ser uno de los combustibles del futuro en el transporte debido a sus múltiples ventajas, tanto desde el punto de vista medioambiental como económico.

B AXI, compañía referente en sistemas de climatización, y Gas Natural Distribución, filial distribuidora de Gas Natural Fenosa, firmaron un acuerdo de colaboración para impulsar el

uso de gas natural en la flota de vehículos posventa de la compañía de climatización. Gas Natural Distribución ofrecerá el apoyo en cuestiones técnicas, normativas, tecnológicas o recomendaciones de uso de este material como combustible de automoción.

El convenio refleja el compromiso de Baxi y de la compañía energética con la sostenibilidad y con las energías limpias ya que acuerdan estudiar la utilización de gas en la flota comercial de vehículos de la compañía, que empezará con una prueba piloto en los vehículos de Madrid y Barcelona.

Jordi Mestres, director general de BAXI en la península, dijo: “Para nosotros es muy importante reafirmar nuestro compromiso con la sostenibilidad a nivel


L a Comisión Europea, a través de la Agencia Ejecutiva de Innovación y Redes (INEA), financió la iniciativa cHAMeleon entre los proyectos presentados en la convocatoria de 2015 para el proyecto Connect Europe

Facility (CEF), para estimular la implantación de la red de infraestructura de repostaje de GNL en la Unión Europea y promover el crecimiento del mercado de GNL en el sector del transporte por carretera.

Esta acción es liderada por HAM CRIOGÉNICA, una empresa española que diseña, construye y opera todo tipo de instalaciones de GNL y GNV en Europa, como plantas de regasificación, estaciones de carga de GNL y GNC-L y terminales de bunkering. Además, la iniciativa también cuenta con ENOSLNG como socio, empresa eslovena responsable del desarrollo del mercado de GNL en la región. Ellos desarrollan su propia tecnología de licuefacción de gas natural y tienen una pequeña planta de GNL.

El objetivo global de la acción es estudiar el mercado de transporte del GNL en el Corredor Mediterráneo (Barcelona-Ljubljana) a través de enfoques y tecnologías innovadoras para permitir el despliegue rápido del gas natural como combustible limpio alternativo de forma inteligente y económica.

Unión Europea financia proyecto de HAM que impulsa sector del GNL

cHAMeleon investiga las opciones tecnológicas y operativas para llevar a cabo mejoras en la infraestructura de GNL, incluidos los vehículos, y el servicio de logística de GNL se centra en reducir los costes de instalación y operación y convertir el GNL en un combustible alternativo comercial viable. La investigación también abordará la relación entre el negocio y el cliente para atender adecuadamente las necesidades del cliente en las diferentes áreas geográficas.

Durante la acción, tres estaciones de GNC-L se pondrán en marcha en tres puntos estratégicos del corredor mediterráneo, en el Puerto de Barcelona (España) en La Jonquera (España) y en Ljubljana (Eslovenia). Además, se recopilarán datos con el fin de definir el plan de implementación de una red completa a lo largo del corredor mediterráneo. La recopilación se realizará mediante la operación y el seguimiento de prueba de las tres estaciones implementadas, así como de dos estaciones adicionales en Italia y una en Francia, las seis ubicadas en puntos estratégicos del corredor mediterráneo.

El proyecto cHAMeleon está en línea con la Directiva 2014/94/UE del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo del 22 de octubre de 2014. La presente directiva define un marco de medidas común para la creación de infraestructura de combustibles alternativos en la Unión Europea que busca reducir al mínimo la dependencia del petróleo y mitigar el impacto ambiental del transporte. Establece requisitos mínimos para la construcción de infraestructura, incluidas las redes de estaciones de GNL con acceso no discriminatorio a buques y vehículos a GNL. La actual falta de infraestructura es la principal barrera para el desarrollo del mercado de vehículos a GNL. Por lo tanto, son necesarias intervenciones para estimular la implementación de dicha infraestructura.

Endesa transporta carbón con camión a GNL en noroeste español

E ndesa mejora la eficiencia ambiental de la flota de camiones que realiza el transporte de carbón entre Ferrol y As Pontes incorporando un vehículo que consume GNL en lugar de diesel. La nueva unidad

es propiedad de la empresa contratista del servicio, Pérez Torres, compañía que valorará a partir de los resultados obtenidos el aumento de este tipo de vehículos.

El camión es un Iveco Stralis NP equipado con un motor de 400 caballos, potencia muy relevante para poder superar los requerimientos y pendientes del trazado de la vía Ferrol-As Pontes. Tiene la misma carga útil que un vehículo diesel equivalente y una autonomía de hasta 1.500 kilómetros, es decir, puede hacer unos 15 viajes de ida y vuelta entre Ferrol y As Pontes sin repostar.

En toda Europa se estudian restricciones a la movilidad con motores diesel y crece la demanda de vehículos limpios. Para el transporte de mercancías la solución está en el GNL, que también es más económico que el diesel.

El transporte de carbón entre la terminal portuaria de Ferrol y la Unidad de Producción Térmica de As Pontes requiere de más de un centenar de camiones, que a lo largo del año pueden cargar unos cuatro millones de toneladas de hulla. El gestor del servicio dispone de una flota propia y cuenta además con la de otras compañías y de transportistas autónomos.


Autos a GNV, con bonificación del 50% en estacionamientos de Madrid

En el caso de los turismos y furgonetas, se otorgará una ayuda adicional de 750 euros por achatarramiento del vehículo dado de baja. En el resto de categorías, el achatarramiento del vehículos será obligatorio cuando éste tenga una antigüedad mayor de siete años.

Las ayudas del nuevo plan estarán destinadas a la adquisición directa o “por medio de operaciones de financiación por leasing financiero o arrendamiento por renting” de un vehículo nuevo, es decir, “aquel procedente de fábrica o transformado y garantizado bajo el control del fabricante a través de su red autorizada” Este Real Decreto mantiene el requerimiento a los fabricantes e importadores, cuyos puntos de venta deseen voluntariamente adherirse al Plan MOVEA, que incluyan un incentivo complementario consistente en la aplicación en la factura de compraventa correspondiente de un descuento mínimo con carácter general de 1.000 euros por vehículo, adicional a la subvención pública, realizado por el fabricante/importador o punto de venta del vehículo adquirido de las categorías M y N. Asimismo, establece que se podrán adquirir un máximo de hasta 35 vehículos por un mismo beneficiario para entidades públicas o privadas con personalidad jurídica.

En la página dedicada al Plan MOVEA 2017 dentro de las Ayudas al GNV de la web de GASNAM se puede ver un resumen de todas las subvenciones para los vehículos propulsados por gas natural incluidas en el plan.

Gobierno español extiende plan que impulsa uso de vehículos limpios

E ntró en vigor el Real Decreto aprobado por el Consejo de Ministros que regula la concesión de ayudas para la compra de vehículos propulsados por energías alternativas, como el gas natural,

conocido como Plan MOVEA.

El nuevo plan está dotado con más de 14 millones de euros en total, de los cuales 2,2 millones estarán destinados a vehículos propulsados por gas natural y estará vigente hasta el 15 de octubre. Las ayudas oscilan entre los 900 y los 18.000 euros en función del tipo de vehículo, hasta cubrir el total establecido de 600.000 euros para turismos (M1) y furgonetas (N1) y 1.635.000 para autobuses, autocares (N2, N3), furgones y camiones (M2, M3).

E l 1° de junio entraron en vigor las modificaciones en el Servicio de Estacionamiento Regulado (SER) de Madrid acordados en el pleno del Ayuntamiento del pasado 29 de diciembre de 2016. Entre las

novedades destaca el aumento de la bonificación en las tarifas de estacionamiento regulado del 20% al 50% para los vehículos propulsados por gas natural y las tarifas en función de la tecnología y las emisiones contaminantes del vehículo asociadas a la clasificación ambiental de la DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).

Esta bonificación se aplica en todas las plazas que comprende el SER: azules, verdes, zonas de bajas emisiones y de ámbitos diferenciados, así como también a las tarifas para las autorizaciones de residentes y a los titulares de vehículos comerciales o industriales. Así, el propietario de un vehículo particular a gas natural pagará € 12,30 por su autorización anual de residente, en lugar de los € 24,60 de la tarifa base. En el caso de un vehículo comercial el ahorro es todavía mayor, ya que pasa a pagar entre € 15,75 y € 286 en lugar de hasta € 566, dependiendo del tipo de autorización que elija.

El gas natural juega un papel fundamental para la movilidad sostenible. Su uso como combustible para todo tipo de transporte es una solución real y económica al problema de la calidad del aire en las grandes ciudades.

Tal y como se expuso en el V Congreso de la Asociación Ibérica del Gas Natural para la Movilidad (GASNAM) celebrado los pasados 7 y 8 de marzo en Madrid, el gas natural como combustible es un elemento básico para mejorar la calidad del aire y evitar la exposición de las personas a factores de riesgo medioambientales, como la contaminación, que afecten a su salud.


L a asociación Ibérica de gas natural para la movilidad, GASNAM, compareció ante la Comisión de Energía, Turismo y Agenda Digital para informar sobre el uso del gas natural como combustible para el transporte

pesado por carretera y transporte urbano y ferroviario.

La Comisión estuvo presidida por el Senador del Grupo Popular Fernando Carlos Rodríguez Pérez y compareció en representación de GASNAM su secretario general Manuel Lage.

Durante su comparecencia, Lage, explicó a los miembros de la Comisión las ventajas del gas natural como combustible, definiéndolo como “la única alternativa real al diésel que es además económica y ecológica, para todo tipo de transporte y uso, incluido el ferroviario no electrificado y el marítimo. Pudiéndose considerar además en el horizonte temporal en el que nos movemos un recurso inagotable”.

Además, es un combustible de emisiones “casi cero” en partículas en suspensión PM y NO2 los componentes más dañinas para la salud humana y por los que se mide la calidad de aire en las ciudades.

Nuestro país tiene ya 50 estaciones públicas de gas natural abiertas y otras 20 previstas en los próximos meses. Además, tiene una posición privilegiada en comparación con el resto de Europa ya que la península ibérica cuenta con 8 plantas regasificadoras (Barcelona, Cartagena, Sagunto, Huelva, Sines, Mugardos, Gijón y Bilbao) España también cuenta con una flota de camiones cisterna de GNL que es mayor que la de todo el resto de la UE, lo cual permite el suministro prácticamente en cualquier punto de la península ibérica.

España es un país líder en la logística de aprovisionamiento de GNL y parte de una experiencia y conocimiento muy importante para el desarrollo de la infraestructura de suministro.

Tras la comparecencia los senadores mostraron un gran interés en los temas expuestos a través de una serie de preguntas y petición de puntualizaciones.

GASNAM explica las ventajas del gas en Comisión de Energía del Senado

El presidente de la Asociación Ibérica de Gas Natural para la Movilidad, GASNAM, José Ramón Freire, defendió en la feria SIL 2017 la capacidad y el ‘know how’ de España en el suministro de GNL a buques en la actualidad. “España puede liderar el sector del bunkering de GNL por razones estratégicas y por experiencia”, declaró en el transcurso de una mesa redonda patrocinada por Gas Natural Fenosa bajo el título: “Gas natural licuado: el futuro del transporte marítimo sostenible”, dentro de una Jornada sobre transporte y gas natural vehicular.

“Hoy en día es posible suministrar GNL a buques en cualquier puerto de España, gracias a las 8 plantas regasificadoras que hay a lo largo de toda la península Ibérica”, añadió Freire, quien además elogió el papel de las navieras españolas como Baleària o Flota Suardiaz, las cuales cuentan ya con proyectos para buques propulsados por GNL o de suministro de GNL en sus planes de renovación de flota. Freire también habló sobre los dos proyectos para el impulso del GNL como combustible que se están llevando a cabo en España cofinanciados por la Unión Europea: CleanPort y Core LNGas Hive.

Durante su intervención, José Ramón Freire hizo hincapié en las ventajas medioambientales del GNL como combustible marítimo, que le permiten posicionarse como la mejor alternativa para cumplir con los requisitos de reducción de emisiones contaminantes de NOx y SOx de las cada vez más duras normativas de la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI).

El presidente de GASNAM destacó el trabajo de la Asociación con la Administración pública y con la empresa privada para incentivar el uso de este nuevo combustible. Medidas como la reducción de tasas portuarias a buques que utilicen GNL durante su estancia en puerto, o el desarrollo de unas recomendaciones para la correcta operación de las labores de suministro de GNL, son fruto del trabajo conjunto de todo el sector naval y gasista.

En esta mesa redonda también participaron David Fernández, subdirector de Gas Natural Vehicular de Gas Natural Distribución; Jordi Vila Martínez, jefe de Medio Ambiente, Explotación y Planificación del puerto de Barcelona y José Poblet, gerente de Cotenaval.

Además del uso de GNL como combustible para el transporte marítimo, a lo largo de la jornada también se habló de su uso para el transporte terrestre de larga distancia y de su versión comprimida para el transporte terrestre de corta y media distancia, y el de distribución y reparto de última milla.

“España puede liderar el sector del bunkering de GNL”


Firma de logística apuesta por un aire limpio con el nuevo Stralis NP

el único vehículo pesado propulsado por GNL con potencia, confort, tecnología de transmisión y autonomía. Cuenta con un motor de 400 CV y un cambio automatizado de 12 velocidades con el objetivo de aumentar la durabilidad, reducir costes y mejorar el confort en la conducción.

El camión dispone de una cabina Hi-Way de techo alto y un volumen de 10 metros cúbicos para ofrecer un ambiente funcional en largos trayectos. Su consumo de combustible es un 40% menor que su equivalente diesel. Además, el filtro centrífugo del respiradero del motor asegura una separación de aceite duradera y eficaz, por lo que minimiza las emisiones de partículas en suspensión y no requiere de filtro de partículas para los gases de escape.

El combustible, suministrado por Gas Natural Fenosa, contribuye a mejorar la calidad del aire, ya que reduce, entre otras, la emisión de partículas en suspensión, principales contaminantes que afectan a la salud humana, y hasta un 25% las emisiones de CO2, principal gas de efecto invernadero. Por ello, este tipo de vehículos puede acceder a los centros urbanos, en donde las restricciones en materia de ruido y emisiones son cada vez mayores.

El presidente de Disfrimur, Juan Jesús Sánchez, explicó: “Continuamos apostando por alternativas eficaces, sostenibles y viables para la reducción de emisiones en el transporte terrestre. España es líder europeo en la utilización de gas natural en vehículos pesados y, desde la compañía, creemos que apostar por el Iveco Stralis NP supone una ventaja estratégica, económica y medioambiental”.

D isfrimur incorporó a su flota el nuevo modelo Iveco Stralis NP, el primer camión a gas natural diseñado específicamente para operaciones de larga distancia. Con una autonomía de hasta 1.500 kilómetros, es

GASNAM organizó el pasado 11 de junio en Barcelona una nueva edición del curso de GNL como combustible marítimo para las tripulaciones de buques de la naviera Baleària. Las características ambientales y económicas del GNL le permiten posicionarse como la mejor alternativa al HFO y otros combustibles marinos, para cumplir con los requisitos de reducción de emisiones contaminantes de NOx y SOx de la Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI).

Dicho curso, al que asistieron 26 alumnos, comenzó con una primera parte teórica, impartida por COTENAVAL, en la que se repasó el Código internacional de seguridad para los buques que utilizan gases y otros combustibles de baja temperatura de ignición (Código IGF). Este Código, que fue adoptado por el Comité de Seguridad Marítima de la OMI en junio de 2015, entró en vigor el 1° de enero de 2017 y supone un marco legislativo aplicable a los buques a GNL de más de 500 GT construidos a partir de dicha fecha.

La segunda parte tuvo lugar en las instalaciones de la regasificadora de Enagás en el puerto de Barcelona, donde los asistentes recibieron una formación teórica específica sobre las características del GNL y su manipulación. También pudieron asistir a una parte práctica sobre seguridad y prevención de accidentes, en concreto, la extinción de un fuego producido por GNL.

Baleària es la naviera pionera en España en el uso del GNL como combustible marítimo. El pasado 1° de marzo, inauguró en su ferry Abel Matutes el primer motor auxiliar de GNL en un buque de pasajeros en España. Además, tiene encargados otros tres nuevos smartships propulsados por GNL por valor de más de 320 millones de euros y que estarán operativos entre finales de 2018 y principios de 2019.

Organizan nuevo curso de capacitación de GNL en Barcelona


First ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations performed in Zeebrugge

The bunkering vessel ENGIE Zeebrugge performed in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, its first deliveries of LNG as a marine fuel to M/V AUTO ECO and M/V AUTO ENERGY, the two new LNG-powered pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) of UECC. The LNG bunkering operations were conducted simultaneously while cargo operations for PCTCs were taking place. ENGIE Zeebrugge loads LNG at Fluxys’ LNG terminal which recently commissioned its second jetty specifically designed for receiving very small LNG carriers.

ENGIE Zeebrugge, which is the world’s first purpose-built LNG bunkering vessel, arrived in Zeebrugge at the beginning of April after delivery from Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd in Busan, South Korea, and a 38-day maiden voyage. She is now executing a weekly service to the PCTCs of UECC and is the world’s first LNG bunkering vessel to perform regular ship-to-ship bunkering services.

ENGIE Zeebrugge is jointly owned by ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, and Fluxys. With an LNG capacity of 5,000 m3, she will service all types of shipping customers in Northern Europe from her home port of Zeebrugge, under the brand Gas4Sea.

The first ship-to-ship bunkering operations are a key milestone in the development of the nascent LNG bunkering market, which needs the collaboration of many stakeholders to gain a foothold: industrial companies, manufacturers, regulatory bodies, port authorities, and shipping companies. The joint efforts of the companies and authorities involved seek to curb carbon and health impacting emissions in shipping and come in support of the European alternative fuels strategy for sustainable mobility.

AIDA Cruises’ latest LNG-powered ship arrives in Barcelona

AIDAperla – the youngest member of the AIDA Cruises (a Carnival Corporation’s brand) fleet – reached the port of

Barcelona via the western Mediterranean (June 7, 2017), as part of its “Welcome Cruises”. During AIDAperla’s maiden season, Europe’s cruise capital is, alongside Palma de Mallorca, one of the start and end ports for her seven-day cruises in the western Mediterranean. The Rostock cruise company’s latest ship will be christened on June 30, 2017 in Palma de Mallorca.

In deploying the twelfth member of its fleet from Barcelona, AIDA Cruises is further expanding its commitment to the Spanish megacity. With five AIDA ships docking here a total of 61 times in 2017, this year the company will once again be one of the city’s most important partners. AIDA is also supporting Barcelona’s environmental efforts. Before the summer is out, the company – working with the relevant authorities and other partners – intends to supply AIDAperla with low-emission LNG while she is docked in the port.

Since her twin ship AIDAprima has already been provided with LNG in all five ports of her Northern Europe cruises since May 2016, AIDAperla will be the second cruise ship worldwide that, thanks to a dual fuel engine, will be able to produce onboard power from LNG while docked – accounting for some 40% of her operating time. The requirement for this is the availability of LNG in the respective port. AIDA Cruises is also discussing this issue with other Mediterranean ports.

AIDA Cruises will step up its commitment still further in 2018. Thanks to the completion of the Carnival Group’s new cruise terminal, for the first time six ships from the AIDA fleet will be stopping at Barcelona on their cruises through the Mediterranean. The corporation is investing a total of around 30 million euros in the facility, which has an area of 12,500 m², and is specifically geared to the operation of the next generation of ships that are entirely powered with LNG. The first of these ships, AIDAnova, will be commissioned in fall 2018.

Fluxys and Novatek team up to develop small-scale LNG projects

As part of 21st Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, PAO NOVATEK (NOVATEK), one of the largest independent natural gas producers in Russia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fluxys SA (Fluxys).

According to the deal, the parties intend to pursue strategic cooperation in developing small-scale LNG projects in Europe, in developing LNG marketing in

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Europe and Latin America, optimizing LNG logistics, as well as other potential projects involving LNG.

The Chairman of NOVATEK’s Management Board Leonid Mikhelson noted: “A mutually benefi cial cooperation with such an established partner as large infrastructural company Fluxys will help us to develop new LNG markets and to promote NOVATEK to these markets. This cooperation will increase the effi ciency of our LNG projects, utilizing our resource base on the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas”.

Fluxys Managing Director and CEO Pascal De Buck added: “Small-scale LNG in our view ticks all the boxes to curb the carbon and health impact of heavy duty road transport, shipping and remote industry. We are pleased to broaden our mutually benefi cial cooperation with NOVATEK to make small-scale LNG realize its potential today and in the future.”

New LNG-powered bulk carrier design under development

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have formed a joint development project (JDP) to design 180k DWT class bulk carriers. These designs will meet the latest market needs by using LNG as a fuel, with an optimum design for short to medium-haul bulk trade (i.e. Australia – Asia) and long-haul bulk trade (i.e. Brazil – Asia) service in line with the Harmonised Common Structural Rules.

Since the introduction of the IMO’s NOx and SOx emission limitations, and increased developments in the global supply of gas, there is a continued need for ship designs

to evolve to provide further alternatives to traditional oil-fuelled designs. As new building orders in larger size ranges are expected, a 180k DWT class bulk carrier was selected for this design development project.

David Barrow, LR’s Director of Innovation, Marketing & Sales, said: “We are really pleased to announce this new joint development project. These HHI designs offer the possibility for owners to comply with emissions regulations worldwide while keeping the investment viable and competitive. It is really important to LR to be able to help support this type of innovation in the market and assist in bringing such solutions from concept to safe and effective adoption.”

Bong-Jun Jang, HHI’s Senior Executive Vice President, mentioned: “We sincerely believe this JDP will bring environmentally-friendly and economical solutions for future bulk carrier designs and be remembered as a milestone in shipbuilding history. It has always been our great pleasure to launch JDP’s with LR and our collaboration will lead to technological improvement aimed towards energy saving and cleaner shipping.”

Rolls-Royce will equip Norwegian operator’s new LNG-fuelled ferries

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal to supply 15 gas engines to Norwegian Ferry Company, Torghatten Nord AS. The engines will power fi ve Multi Maritime designed LNG-powered ferries operating between Bergen and Stord. All 15 engines are C26:33L9AGs, a generating set with nine cylinders in-line, which can operate on variable speed to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions. The C-gas engine has an operating speed of 1,000rpm and power of 2430kW.

Kjell Harloff, Rolls-Royce, Vice President, Engines – Marine said: “Since the introduction of our fi rst marine gas engines ten years ago, Rolls-Royce has delivered more than 700 gas engines on land and at sea accumulating over 25 million running hours of operating experience. We have proved that the Bergen lean-burn, pure gas, medium-speed engine range, combined with effi cient hull designs, can help customers, like Torghatten Nord, cut their ships’ emissions and fuel bills signifi cantly.”


Two of the vessels will be built at the VARD Brevik, yard in Norway whilst the other three will be built at the Tersan Shipyard, Turkey. All are expected to enter service in January 2019. Four earlier LNG-fueled ferries, with Bergen gas engines, were built at Polish yard Remontowa, and have been operating on two Torghatten Nord routes serving Lofoten.

The Bergen C26:33 series reduces total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by about 20% compared to a similar diesel engine. Engine rooms on gas powered vessels also stay much cleaner, saving operators time and money by reducing the frequency of cleaning tasks and the cost of chemicals. Crews appreciate the clean, safe working environment.

New LNG bunkering tool will help shipowners connect with suppliers

The question of bunkering availability is still a major stumbling block for shipowners looking to make their first moves in LNG as a marine fuel. Information can be hard to find, and it remains challenging to keep track of new developments. Meanwhile, many LNG suppliers find it difficult to aggregate sufficient demand to justify investment decisions. That’s why DNV GL is launching the – a new tool on its LNG business intelligence portal LNGi.

The new LNG Fuel Finder service will allow shipowners and charterers to register their interest in using LNG as a ship fuel free of charge, connecting them directly with LNG suppliers. DNV GL has also introduced the option of signing up to a new lean version, where interested parties can access some of LNGi’s services and data free of charge.

“The LNG Fuel Finder helps the two parties come together, by providing shipowners with the opportunity to show the supply industry their interest in LNG bunkering. It also helps to overcome the high entry barrier for new suppliers to the market,” said Martin Wold, Senior Consultant Environmental Advisory at DNV GL – Maritime.

With the new tool, shipowners can quickly and easily inform LNG suppliers about their potential interest in bunkering LNG in specific locations. Shipowners and charterers will be able to login and submit a request for LNG bunkering for free, specifying location, volume and from which date they would like to bunker LNG – then, this information will be made available to LNG suppliers.

European LNG dual fuel tug delivered to Norwegian operator

After completing its sea trials program successfully, DUX, the first dual fuel tug ever built in Europe, was delivered by Gondan shipyard to its owner, the Norwegian company Østensjø Rederi A/S. This state of the art vessel is the first tugboat of a series of three. Designed by the renowned Canadian company Robert Allan Ltd, the new escort tug will provide tug services to Norwegian state-owned energy company Statoil, at the far-north terminal located at Melkøya under severe weather conditions.

With 40.2 meters length and 16 meters beam, the vessel was built to withstand harsh environments. It is shaped specifically to grant full operational availability at temperatures of 20 degrees below zero and combines environmental sustainability through the use of LNG in most of its operations -complying therefore with IMO Tier III emissions standards- with the flexibility of diesel power to ensure a high level of operational security.

Dux has a free running speed of 15 knots and is capable of remarkable direct and indirect towing performance, providing exceptionally high direct pull and escort forces: 107 ton bollard pull and 167 ton steering force, both class approved by Bureau Veritas. Outfitted to comfortably accommodate a crew of eight people, the vessel has been built according to the highest shipbuilding standards. The extraordinary behaviour regarding noise and vibration isolation can serve as example, achieving noise levels as low as 45 dB on the crew’s cabins.

Among its duties, the tug will conduct approximately 300 LNG ship escorts annually, will assist with berthing operations and will be maintained in readiness for emergency services such as long line towing, fire-fighting, and oil spill response.

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T he government has agreed to lease a state-owned factory to a joint venture between South Korean bus-maker Daewoo and local company Myanmar Trade Centre, paving the way for Daewoo buses

to be built locally. By letting the factory, which is located in Htauk Kyant in northern Yangon, the government is putting into action its economic plan to see state-owned enterprises turned over to the private sector, said U Khin Maung Cho, the union minister for industry.

The factory will manufacture Daewoo’s BS-106 city buses, which are already in operation in Yangon, in both CNG and diesel engine types, said Kyaw Kyaw Aung, Managing Director of Myanmar Trade Center.

The joint venture proposal beat a number of other proposal from automakers to lease the vehicle manufacturing factory, he said.

“As the country is developing its public transport, more and more new buses will be needed. The country has no doubt

Myanmar approves joint venture to build CNG buses locally

The new venture will involve South Korean bus-maker Daewoo and local company Myanmar Trade Centre. The factory will manufacture Daewoo’s BS-106 city buses, which are already in operation in Yangon, including a natural gas version.

about Daewoo’s bus production capability. Manufacturing the vehicles in Myanmar will have a great impact for the country because it will reduce import volumes and with less foreign currency being spent abroad it will help balance the trade deficit,” the minister said in a speech at the lease-signing ceremony.

The CNG model BS-106 will come with a 290 horsepower Euro-4 Emission Standard engine while the diesel variant will feature a 300 horsepower Euro-3 Emission Standard engine.

In the first phase of the project, the buses body frames will be imported from South Korea and then assembled in Myanmar using locally produced accessories while the project’s second phase will see all sections of the buses manufactured locally.

Daewoo will train local technicians in all stages of manufacturing and maintenance, train bus drivers and ensure spare parts are available for after sale service.

2017, July24

Delhi expands CNG infrastructureDelhi Transport Corporation will acquire and maintain 1,000 natural gas buses, procured at ₹40 lakh each, added to existing fleet of 4,000. Moreover, IGL will expand its reach in Delhi/NCR with over 34 new CNG stations

Bus fleet

Within the current financial year, 1,000 new Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses will be added to the existing fleet of about 4,000, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said.

Gahlot said the DTC Board had decided on Tuesday to go ahead with the procurement of 1,000 new standard floor buses at an estimated cost of ₹40 lakh per bus. The buses will run on CNG. The proposal would be put before the Cabinet within a month before a tender is floated, he said.

He said these buses should hit the roads before the end of this financial year. The DTC had been trying to increase its fleet since 2012, but multiple attempts at procuring the buses had failed, he said.

“One of the reasons that the tenders were failing was that the companies were demanding a high maintenance charge, like ₹40 per km. We have decided that these buses would be maintained by the DTC,” he said.

The DTC would recruit the staff necessary and put in place an in-house maintenance system. “This will be a very important milestone for DTC as an organisation,” he said, adding that the new buses would end the speculation surrounding the DTC’s survival.

Apart from these buses, the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System has 2,200 buses in its cluster bus service.

Refueling stations

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced the opening of 34 new CNG stations by the end of 2017 to fulfill the growing demands of Delhi/NCR.

IGL, which currently operates over 426 CNG Stations across Delhi/NCR has plans to start two new CNG stations in Rewari District of Haryana on a pilot basis.

“The two stations, including one in Dharuhera (Gurugram) and Bawal (Rewari) will be covered under 2017 expansion plans, and will be operational soon,” Vice President Marketing, Indraprastha Gas Limited, P K pandey, told.

He added that next month, IGL will also start a pilot project in Indirapuram to inject CNG fuel in diesel generators of RWA Societies. The target under this project is to convert around 250 residential societies diesel generator sets into CNG fuel.

“The start of these projects will save Rs. two per unit electricity generated by generators. Currently a residential society charges around Rs. 18 per unit from their consumers in case they use power backup by diesel generators in power cuts,” added Pandey.

However, IGL is also planning to provide CNG fuel to mobile towers where diesel is heavily used as a fuel.

“There are currently 250 mobile towers in Delhi NCR. IGL is planning to start pilot project for Mobile towers in August. Once the project becomes operational it will save cost as well as pollution, which is major cause of concern for Delhites,” added Pandey.

With major focus on CSR activity, IGL is going to start Swasth Saarthi Abhiyan and Fuel Conservation workshop on June 28, which will be inaugurated by Union Minister Harsh Vardhan and Dharmendra Pradhan.

According to PK Pandey, IGL, with Association of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is going to start health checkups for drivers of auto, taxi and buses wherein checkups of sugar, body mass index (BMI), vision and eye checkups and counseling etc will be done.

“This special workshop will spread message of fuel conservation and good driving habits among drivers,” said Pandey.

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2017, July26

G oing green, the Indian Railways is stepping up efforts to reduce emission by 33 per cent in the next 10-12 years through sustained energy efficiency measures and and maximum use of clean fuel.

Promoting low carbon mass transportation system, the Railways will be using 5% biodiesel and CNG/LNG for traction while stepping up use of renewables up to 10% of its energy needs by 2030.

Besides, state-of-the-art energy efficient locomotives and regenerative braking system will be the order of the day for the Railways to reduce emission level considerably. The Indian Railways is 12 times more energy efficient in freight traffic and three times more in passenger traffic compared to roadways, said a senior Railway Ministry official involved with green initiatives undertaken by the public transporter.

Use of renewable sources of energy will be promoted for which a big target has been set to achieve 1000 MW of solar power and 170 MW of wind power installed capacities.

Indian Railways plans to reduce emission by 33%

Promoting low carbon mass transportation system, the Railways will be using 5% alternative fuels including CNG/LNG for traction while stepping up use of renewables up to 10% of its energy needs by 2030.

While about 20 MW of solar power plant on roof top has already been commissioned, wind power of 36 MW has been commissioned. In order to reduce carbon footprint, a low carbon growth strategy has been adopted to reduce emission intensity by 33 per cent by the year 2030 with 2005 as the base year by improving traction fuel and energy efficiency, he said.

On the water front, the national transporter has decided to recycle water and promote rain water harvesting systems and revival of water bodies across the country. There are concerted efforts for increasing forest cover on railway land. The target of tree plantation on rail land is 5 crore trees in the next three years.

“This year 1.2 crore trees have been planted against a target of 1.15 crore,” the official said.

Railways have also commenced recycling of solid waste and generating energy from it. Fitting bio-toilets in its entire 55,000 strong fleet of coaches by 2019 is another green initiative of the Railways.

272017, July

Chart will deliver cryogenic equipment to LNG terminal in India

Final destination for a series of heat exchangers comprising 30 Forced Draft Ambient Air Vaporizers (FDVs) and six large shell and tube units is Chennai, India where the equipment will form part of the regasification solution for a new 5 MMTPA LNG import terminal.

C hart Ferox have had a very busy few days preparing key cryogenic processing equipment for export for a major LNG project. Nothing unusual there, but this time it was a series of heat exchangers comprising

30 Forced Draft Ambient Air Vaporizers (FDVs) and six large shell and tube units. While both were engineered by Thermax, Inc., a subsidiary of Chart Industries, based out of Dartmouth, NH, the vaporizers were manufactured at Ferox plant in Czech Republic, and the shell and tube exchangers were built by local partner Ondrstroj.

Bob Bernert, President of Thermax, said: “We elected to build the units in Europe for a number of key project reasons, including lead time, shop capacity and site logistics, with this project perfectly highlighting Thermax’s ability to leverage the Chart network and successfully execute highly prestigious world-scale projects.”

Each of the shell and tube vaporizers weighs almost 50 tons and measures 15 meters end to end. They also each contain more than 13 miles of stainless steel tube incorporating Thermax proprietary Vortex Flow Generators® for enhanced thermal and hydraulic performance. To withstand the 225 bar tube side test pressure the dished heads are 90mm thick and tube plate is a 300mm thick forging.

Final destination for the equipment is Chennai, India where it will form part of the regasification solution for a new 5 MMTPA LNG import terminal owned and operated by IOCL. The terminal, which is expected to commence operations during the first half of 2018, will ensure that efficient and environmentally friendly natural gas is available for power generation, fertilizer units, industry, domestic consumption and transportation in India’s Tamil Nadu region.

2017, July28

Q atar Petroleum’s Wave LNG Solutions and Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V. (Shell) signed a framework agreement to develop LNG marine fueling infrastructure at strategic shipping

locations across the globe. Increasing numbers of ship owners and operators are turning to LNG over traditional marine fuels in response to tighter sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions regulations.

“We view LNG bunkering as a promising opportunity for LNG to further grow as a clean energy source,” said Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar Petroleum’s President and CEO. “LNG demand for bunkering is expected to increase significantly over the coming years and we believe there is real potential for such demand to reach up to 50 million tons per annum by 2030. Obviously, achieving this figure requires focused investments and the right partnership

Shell and Qatar Petroleum bet on LNG bunkering infrastructure

The partnership will develop LNG marine fueling infrastructure at strategic shipping locations across the globe, as more operators are turning to LNG over traditional marine fuels in response to tighter sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions regulations.

model, similar to the one we are establishing.”

On his part, Ben van Beurden, Shell’s CEO, said: “As two of the world’s leading LNG suppliers, Shell and Qatar Petroleum have the capability and experience to deliver LNG as a marine fuel to ship owners and operators who must meet tougher emissions regulations from 2020. We look forward to working with Qatar Petroleum to increase the availability of LNG as a fuel for transport.”

This agreement follows two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) Shell and Qatargas signed with industry partners in 2016 to explore LNG bunkering opportunities in the Middle East. Pursuant to this agreement, Qatar Petroleum and Shell will evaluate and progress the development of LNG bunkering facilities at various locations across Europe, the Middle East and East Asia.

292017, July

South Korea will develop mini-LNG plants in Iran

A $20 million agreement between the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) and South Korea’s Oceanus consortium, was signed in Busan to build small-scale LNG plants in Iran, also includes transfer of technical knowhow for construction of ISO containers used for transporting LNG by rail, sea, and road, said Saeed Pakseresht, the NIGC research and technology director.

“We do not have the technology to develop mini LNG plants, but joining hands with companies like Oceanus consortium and KOGAS (South Korean’s public natural gas company) is an important first step to develop our LNG sector,” Pakseresht was quoted as saying by IRNA.

Production capacity of mini LNG plants varies from 2,000 up to 500,000 tons a year. By comparison, a typical large-scale plant has a production capacity of between 2.5 and 7.5 million tons.

With limited production capacity, mini LNG plants are suitable for the supply of small amounts of liquefied gas to far-flung regions using tanker trucks or ships.

The two sides will invest $10 million each in the joint venture and once the plan is completed, each side can independently embark on marketing the LNG output.

Elaborating on the terms on the contract, he said Iranian experts will visit LNG sites in South Korea to acquire the much-needed technology and in turn, the Southeast Asian country will send technicians to Iran to get familiar with the process of sweetening sour gas in refineries.

New 20-year LNG contract takes effect in South Korea

Under this agreement, Cheniere Energy will supply U.S.-sourced LNG to KOGAS from the Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility in Louisiana. The delivery covers approximately 3.5 million tonnes of LNG per year.

C heniere Energy Inc. and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) hailed the commencement of their 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to supply U.S.-sourced LNG to KOGAS from the Sabine Pass

Liquefaction facility in Louisiana. The SPA, which was originally signed in January of 2012, officially commenced on June 1, 2017, with the first cargo loading the following day.

Under the terms of the SPA, Cheniere shall sell and make available for delivery to KOGAS approximately 3.5 million tonnes of LNG per year, which represents more than 10 percent of South Korea’s total annual demand.

Cheniere officials, led by CEO and President Jack Fusco, hosted KOGAS officials, led by CEO Seung-Hoon Lee, at Cheniere’s Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility.

“KOGAS is an ideal commercial partner as one of the largest buyers of LNG in the world and serves South Korea, an important economic and national ally of the United States,” said Jack Fusco, President and CEO of Cheniere. “This is just the beginning of a long and productive relationship that will be beneficial to both companies and both countries, and we hope to continue to grow this relationship between KOGAS and Cheniere.”

KOGAS president & CEO Mr. Seung-Hoon Lee said, “This long-term LNG SPA with Cheniere Energy will contribute significantly to improving the trade balance between the United States and Korea. Plus, the destination-free US LNG will greatly increase the flexibility and efficiency in the global LNG market.”

KOGAS was incorporated by the Korean government in 1983 to engage in the development, production and distribution of liquefied natural gas. KOGAS has since grown to become one of the largest buyers of LNG and is the Republic of Korea’s dominant gas provider. KOGAS operates four LNG terminals with the current storage capacity of 4.84 million tons in 69 storage tanks and a nationwide pipeline network that spans over 4,672 km. KOGAS imports LNG from around the world and supplies it to power generation plants, gas-utility companies and city gas companies throughout the country. It produces and supplies natural gas, purifies and sells gas-related by-products, builds and operates production facilities and distribution networks, and explores for, imports and exports natural gas for domestic and overseas markets.

In February 2016, Cheniere became the first company to ship LNG from the contiguous United States in over 50 years, and is currently the only exporter of U.S. LNG. Cheniere’s unique business model provides a full-service LNG offering to customers worldwide, which includes acquiring, transporting, and processing pipeline gas, and providing LNG to customers either at the flange of the LNG terminal, or on a delivered basis to markets around the world.

2017, July30

H ydrogenics Corporation has signed a Purchase and License Agreement for technology and fuel cells with Blue-G New Energy Science and Technology Corporation (Blue-G). The Purchase

and License Agreement provides that the company will deliver 1,000 fuel cell units to Blue-G to be integrated into zero-emission buses and an engineering support component for an aggregate sum payable to the company of over USD 50 million.

Delivery of the fuel cells and the associated payments are expected to occur over the next two to three years. Incremental are license royalties which are expected to generate revenues for the company over a 10-year period.

The agreement was signed in Beijing by Daryl Wilson, President and CEO of Hydrogenics and Ronald R. Lee, President and CEO of Blue-G. Witnessing the signing was

China: 1,000 fuel cell units will be integrated into zero-emission buses

The Purchase and License Agreement provides that Hydrogenics will supply 1,000 fuel cell units to Blue-G to be integrated into zero-emission buses in China. Delivery of the fuel cells and the associated payments are expected to occur over the next two to three years.

the Minister of Natural Resources Canada, the Honorable James Gordon Carr.

“We are very pleased to be able to bring Hydrogenics’ unique and leading technology to our transit customers in China. The ease of implementation of Hydrogenics’ fuel cell systems has allowed Blue-G to rapidly advance in providing zero-emission powertrains to our customers. We look forward to a very successful and long-term collaboration.” said Lee.

“As one of our first Certified Integration Partners (CIP), Blue-G and Hydrogenics have already worked together for several years,” added Wilson. “Blue-G has brought zero-emission buses with our fuel cells to some of China’s key urban centers and is a recognized leader in advancing China’s commitment to clean-energy urban transportation. We are delighted that our relationship has now expanded to this degree.”

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UPS

UPS announced aggressive new sustainability objectives to add more vehicles powered by alternative fuels (including CNG, LNG and biomethane) to its fl eet while increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources. The goals, available in the company’s 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report, support UPS’s commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global ground operations 12% by 2025, a goal developed using a methodology approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

By 2020 UPS plans that one in four new vehicles purchased annually will be an alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicle, up from 16% in 2016. The company also set a new goal that by 2025, 40% of all ground fuel will be from sources other than conventional gasoline and diesel, an increase from 19.6% in 2016. “Because of our size and scale, we know our commitments can shape markets, advance technologies and be a catalyst for infrastructure investments,” said David Abney, UPS Chairman and CEO.

UPS operates more than 8,300 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles worldwide. The company’s fl eet includes CNG, LNG, electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, propane and lightweight fuel-saving composite body vehicles. In addition, UPS uses millions of gallons of lower-carbon footprint renewable natural gas in its fl eet each year. These initiatives reinforce the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact despite growth in e-commerce deliveries.

“Natural gas remains one of the foundational fuels of our alternative fl eet, thanks to its ability to meet our diverse needs — especially the demands of the heavy-duty, over-the-road trucks that connect our regional hubs. These big rigs travel an average of 400 to 600 miles per day and require strong pulling power. CNG and LNG have proven to be the best alternatives to diesel for these trucks,

Major logistics fi rms switching to clean burning fuels

UPS plans to cut global ground emissions by 12% in 2025 with the use of alternative fuels including CNG. Moreover, U.S. national transportation carrier Matheson has doubled its NGV fl eet in a year.

meeting their required range and performance criteria while burning cleaner than diesel or gasoline. CNG also performs well in our package cars on local routes averaging more than 100 miles daily,” says the report.

Matheson

Matheson Trucking, Inc. is adding 27 new CNG tractors to its clean fuel fl eet in 2017 that will increase the company’s total to 64 alternative fuel vehicles, or 26% of the fl eet. The company logs approximately 600 trips each day, totaling an average of 98,600 miles per day driven nationwide. Using natural gas reduces GHG emissions by approximately 30% compared to diesel with signifi cant reductions in sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide as well as 40% less CO2 (carbon dioxide).

“Our fi rm is dedicated to a policy of increasing the use of clean energy fuels to improve air quality, decrease diesel fuel consumption and reliance on foreign oil, while helping to preserve our environment,” said Charles Mellor, chief operating offi cer. “These new CNG tractors are part of that ongoing commitment — with more to come.”

Matheson began converting its fl eet to clean energy-powered tractors in 2014. Last year the company had 25 CNG and 12 LNG tractors for a total of 37. This year 27 new CNG tractors are being added. Fifteen of these already support USPS shipments to and from the Los Angeles basin and Las Vegas, and 12 more will be ordered and placed in service this fall in Denver.

According to Debra White, vice president for information technology and fl eet maintenance, Matheson uses both CNG and LNG in its alternative fuel fl eet depending on whether distances to be traveled are short or long haul, the applications involved, time to refuel and other factors. “We will continue to expand our fl eet of natural gas tractors wherever it is practical and cost effective to do so,” she said.

2017, July32

Ozinga held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to kickoff the offi cial opening of its new concrete production plant on Jarvis Street in Des Plaines, Illinois. The company has moved its daily operations out of a neighborhood setting on Wolf Road to consolidate at a secluded industrial site on Jarvis Street bordering O’Hare airport and the Toll Road.

Moreover, Ozinga had also installed a natural gas fueling station. This enabled Ozinga to purchase new,

cutting-edge CNG mixer trucks and assign them to the Des Plaines yard to minimize noise and diesel exhaust emissions.

Many employees, customers, vendors, and local government offi cials attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This facility is a statement to Ozinga’s commitment to serving our families, communities, customers, and country for generations to come,” said executive vice president and owner Paul Ozinga.

Ozinga opens new CNG station to fuel its truck fl eet

L os Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) voted to purchase 295 40-foot CNG buses, which will be fueled by renewable natural gas (RNG). The contract includes an option for the

purchase of 305 additional 40 foot CNG buses.

The buses will replace part of the aging bus fl eet and signals a commitment by the transit agency, already the largest natural gas bus fl eet in the nation, to continue using natural gas to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Los Angeles County.

“We take our responsibility to both the environment and taxpayers very seriously,” said Cris B. Liban, Metro Executive Offi cer for Environment and Sustainability. “By using renewable natural gas, as well as other technologies, we will continue to exceed our environmental

LA Metro adding nearly 300 new biomethane-powered buses

The contract includes 295 40-foot CNG buses, which will be fueled by renewable natural gas, and an option for the purchase of 305 additional NGVs. LA Metro has the largest natural gas bus fl eet in the nation.

goals and ensure we provide the best transportation service to our customers and region.”

In addition to the purchase of these new buses, LA Metro will also begin retrofi tting and replacing their buses with the new Cummins-Westport Low NOx CNG engines that reduce smog-forming NOx and GHG emissions that are 90% lower than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NOx limit.

“Transit agencies around the nation continue to realize the benefi ts of renewable natural gas,” said Kathryn Clay, interim director of NGVAmerica. “Diesel emissions continue to plague our environment, especially in cities like Los Angeles. But together, with the leadership from agencies like LA Metro, we can use natural gas powered vehicles to clean up the air and the environment in and around our communities today.”

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California NGV Coalition applauds LA Metro initiative

The California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition, SoCalGas and Clean Energy issued the following statement in response to the vote by the Los Angeles MTA board of directors to purchase several hundred natural gas buses:

“The vote by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors authorizing the purchase of nearly 300 natural gas buses is an important move in the fi ght to improve the region’s air quality. We applaud this action and view it as a critical step in ensuring that MTA remains the model for innovation and environmental leadership among public transit agencies nationally and abroad. This decision is a win for the residents of Los Angeles County, who – for far too long – have had to endure some of the worst air quality in the nation.

“By authorizing the purchase of zero-equivalent buses and fueling them with renewable natural gas, MTA will deploy game-changing, cutting-edge technology that can reduce exhaust emissions by as much as 98 percent when compared with MTA’s current buses. When accounting for the amount of coal-fi red electric generation in large areas of the grid where MTA operates, buses powered by renewable natural gas can register even lower emission levels than a 100 percent battery bus.

“MTA staff confi rmed in two separate board reports over the past 18 months that zero-equivalent buses fueled by 100 percent renewable natural gas would be

Phoenix plans to add new CNG buses

New Flyer Industries Inc., announced that the City of Phoenix exercised options under its contract for 40-foot and 60-foot articulated heavy-duty Xcelsior® buses for a total of 54 equivalent units.

This order is comprised of 20 60-foot articulated Xcelsior diesel buses, two 60-foot articulated Xcelsior CNG buses, and 10 40-foot Xcelsior CNG buses. These buses will replace the City of Phoenix’s existing fl eet that have reached the end of their useful life.

Over the past 10 years, New Flyer has delivered over 250 buses to the City of Phoenix. “New Flyer is proud to be in a position to provide industry-leading buses to the City of Phoenix. Many of the 60-foot buses are used on the City of Phoenix express routes allowing the City to move more passengers while providing safe and reliable transportation,” said Paul Smith, Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Program Management.

most effective at reducing in-basin particulate matter, total carbon dioxide emissions, total greenhouse gas emissions, and total NOx from Metro’s fl eet over the next 40 years as compared to transitioning to either electric or fuel cell buses.

“We support MTA’s leadership in procuring cutting-edge bus technology that will signifi cantly improve regional air quality and save local taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.”

2017, July34

Pennsylvania governor opens two new natural gas stations under P3 project

Governor Tom Wolf announced in June the opening of the second and third of 29 CNG fueling stations planned as part of a Public Private Partnership. The two new sites are located in Donora and York.

P ennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) representatives joined offi cials from Trillium CNG, rabbittransit and local offi cials in York to mark opening of the facility at 415 Zarfoss Drive.

“This P3 CNG program will make our transit agencies more effi cient, saving resources and heeling our environment,” Governor Wolf said of the opening. “I’m pleased that with this station, we now have two CNG facilities in York the public can access.”

As part of the conversion in York, rabbitransit will convert 54 diesel buses and 33 paratransit buses to CNG, adding to their existing single CNG bus. The authority estimates saving more than $500,000 annually based on current diesel costs and their diesel and gas usage of roughly 700,000 gallons per year. In addition to the transit bus fueling, the York station will be open to the public 24/7.

Through the $84.5 million statewide P3 project, Trillium will design, build, fi nance, operate and maintain CNG fueling stations at 29 public transit agency sites through a 20-year P3 agreement. Following other stations will be constructed over the next fi ve years and Trillium is also making CNG-related upgrades to existing transit maintenance facilities.

PennDOT’s overall P3 project includes CNG fueling accessible to the public at six transit agency sites, with the option to add to sites in the future. PennDOT will receive a 15 percent royalty, excluding taxes, for each gallon of fuel sold to the public at public sites, which will be used to support the cost of the project.

Donora

PennDOT representatives joined offi cials from Trillium CNG, the Mid-Mon Valley Transportation Authority

(MMVTA), and state and local offi cials in Donora to mark opening of the facility. The event also celebrated the opening of the authority’s new operational facility made possible by federal, state and local investments.

As part of the conversion in Donora, the MMVTA will convert 24 buses and fi ve paratransit buses to CNG, adding to their existing eight CNG buses. The authority estimates saving more than $150,000 annually based on current diesel costs and their diesel usage of roughly 185,000 gallons per year.

The CNG improvements will boost MMVTA’s effi ciency and improved operations brought by the new, energy effi cient facility that renovated a former steel-mill building into a facility for bus storage, light bus maintenance, administrative activities and vehicle dispatching, as well as a passenger waiting area and a park and ride lot.

The facility was made possible with nearly $4.3 million in federal funds, more than $525,000 in state investments and $150,000 in local funds. The CNG component will help the goal of gaining LEED Silver certifi cation, as will upgrades such as geothermal heating and cooling and electrical improvements.

The initiative

PennDOT’s overall P3 project includes CNG fueling accessible to the public at six transit agency sites, with the option to add to additional sites in the future. PennDOT will receive a 15 percent royalty, excluding taxes, for each gallon of fuel sold to the public at public sites, which will be used to support the cost of the project.

Using the P3 procurement mechanism allows PennDOT to install the fueling stations faster than if a traditional

352017, July

A bill introduced by Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) to promote the use of cleaner-burning natural gas in larger vehicles was unanimously approved by the Senate. Langerholc’s Senate Bill 589 increases the maximum allowable weight for motor carrier vehicles that are powered by natural gas from 80,000 pounds to 82,000 pounds, to accommodate the heavier equipment needed for natural-gas burning vehicles. The bill now goes to the House for its consideration.

“This legislation is a win-win for Pennsylvania,” Langerholc said. “It both encourages the use of natural gas to power our larger trucks and updates our laws to ensure that federal transportation funds continue to fl ow to our Commonwealth, which is the hub of interstate commerce for the entire East Coast.”

When the U.S. Congress passed the FAST Act in 2015, it included a provision that permitted states to increase their allowable weights for natural gas vehicles not only to promote the use of this fuel, but also for practical reasons. Vehicles powered by natural gas weigh more than gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks because of natural gas’s heavier fuel tanks and related equipment. A dozen states have

procurement mechanism was used for each site, resulting in signifi cant estimated capital cost savings of more than $46 million. When the project is completed, the fueling stations will supply gas to more than 1,600 CNG buses at transit agencies across the state.

A list of agencies participating in the P3 project, in order of construction-start timeline, follows:

• Cambria County Transportation Authority, Johnstown Facility (2017), includes public fueling.

• Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, York Facility (2017), includes public fueling.

• Mid Mon Valley Transportation Authority (2017)• Cambria County Transportation Authority, Ebensburg

Facility (2017)• Westmoreland County Transportation Authority (2017)• Centre Area Transportation Authority (2017)• Beaver County Transportation Authority (2017)• Crawford Area Transportation Authority (2017)• New Castle Area Transportation Authority (2017),

includes public fueling.• Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority,

Allentown Facility (2017)• County of Lebanon Transportation Authority (2017)• Altoona Metro Transit (2017)

• Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Gettysburg Facility (2017)

• Butler Transportation Authority (2018)• Indiana County Transportation Authority (2018),

includes public fueling.• County of Lackawanna Transportation System (2018),

includes public fueling.• Erie Metropolitan Transportation Authority (2018),

includes public fueling.• Mercer County Regional Council of Governments

(2019)• Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation System (2019)• Monroe County Transportation Authority (2019)• Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA,

Bradford Facility (2019)• Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA,

Johnsonburg Facility (2019)• DuBois, Falls Creek, Sandy Township Joint

Transportation Authority (2020)• Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority,

Easton Facility (2021)• Luzerne County Transportation Authority (2021)• Schuylkill Transportation System (2021)• Transit Authority of Warren County (2021)• Capital Area Transit (2021)• Port Authority of Allegheny County (2021)

Bill promoting CNG heavy trucks unanimously approved by PA Senate

already enacted laws to carry out this provision, with dozens more pending.

“Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges are vital to the movement of goods and services to and from New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and other major metropolitan centers,” Langerholc added. “This bill helps our Keystone State to remain a key link in our transportation network and to remain competitive and eco-friendly in our 21st century economy.”

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NGVAmerica hosted 2nd Annual NGV Road Rally Across America

The 4,825-mile road trip included with many natural gas vehicles that traveled across America, stopping at various locations such as Albuquerque, New Mexico; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Salisbury, North Carolina and Newport News, Virginia, among others.

S everal vehicles powered by natural gas began a coast-to-coast road trip on June 5 that spanned from Long Beach to Washington, D.C. Locally, the natural gas semi-trailers were being used to

demonstrate one way to improve Southern California’s air quality. Sponsored by NGVAmerica, the ‘From Sea-to-Shining-Sea’ NGV Road Rally Across America was kicked off by representatives from the California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC), which is calling for the adoption of low nitrous oxide emissions heavy-duty truck technology powered by renewable natural gas in the Clean Air Action Plan of the San Pedro Bay Ports.

“NGVAmerica and its membership, including companies like Clean Energy and SoCalGas, believe that natural gas-fueled vehicles are the best and most immediate solution for eliminating the negative impacts of diesel and combating climate change,” said Chad Lindholm, vice president of sales for Clean Energy and representative of NGVAmerica. “By putting on this rally, we hope to draw the attention of communities and elected offi cials that a cleaner solution to diesel is available today.”

The NGV Road Rally’s spotlight on natural gas trucks is especially relevant in Long Beach, where about 13,000 heavy-duty diesel engine trucks that haul goods from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach emit greenhouse gases and asthma-causing nitrous oxide emissions. Approximately 80% of the region’s smog comes from the transportation sector, with the single largest contributor of this pollution being heavy-duty trucks moving in and out of the San Pedro Bay Ports.

“The residents of my community deserve to breathe cleaner air, free from contaminates emitted from nearby commuting diesel trucks. The technology for near-zero-emission heavy-duty natural gas vehicles exists today and can transform our diesel-dominated freight movement system,” said South Gate Councilmember Jorge Morales. “I support NGVAmerica Road Rally because it heightens awareness of the immediate need to push for cleaner trucks fueled by natural gas.”

Final stop

NGVAmerica hosted the fi nal stop on the 2nd annual NGV Road Rally Across America on June 16, in Washington, D.C. Event sponsors (the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, D.C. Department of Public Works, NGVAmerica, Washington Gas, Trillium CNG and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments) welcomed guests to Freedom Plaza, where many NGVs were on display, including street sweeping trucks, refuse trucks, dump trucks and light-duty vehicles.

“NGVAmerica organized the 2nd Annual ‘From Sea-to-Shining Sea’ NGV Road Rally to draw greater attention to the large and growing network of natural gas fueling stations across America,” said Mitchell Pratt, Chair of NGVAmerica’s Board of Directors and Chief Operating Offi cer of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. “This event demonstrates that, today, natural gas vehicle fl eets can travel coast to coast and border to border. The communities that took part in the road rally benefi t by having refueling infrastructure and many more communities are learning about the advantages it brings.”

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This year’s NGV Road Rally highlighted the many benefi ts of using clean-burning, domestic natural gas in transportation and the variety of vehicles available today that operate on natural gas. This year’s 18-stop, 4,825-mile journey began outside of Long Beach, CA, on June 5 and included 16 stops and rally events before concluding in the District of Columbia on June 16.

Melissa E. Adams, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Offi cer, WGL, parent company of Washington Gas, said: “The 200 CNG cars and trucks WGL has in our fl eet helped us achieve a 74% reduction in carbon emissions from our fl eet and facilities from 2008 to 2015. They also emit little to no particulates—air pollution that has been linked to asthma, lung cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other diseases.”

During the two-week trek, the NGVs stopped at various locations such as Albuquerque, New Mexico; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Salisbury, North Carolina and Newport News, Virginia, among others. At each stop, advocates for natural gas vehicles gave educational demonstrations highlighting the importance of natural gas as a clean fueling source.

The West coast-to-East coast road rally not only dispels the myth of NGV ‘range anxiety’ but also raises awareness about the historic Volkswagen Clean Air Act Civil Settlement, and serves to educate state and federal officials about how NGVs are the most cost-effective use of funds for clean transportation projects outlined in the $2.9 billion Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund.

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Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc. will increase its usage of renewable natural gas (RNG) by three times what it used in 2016 through an expanded agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. This enables Republic to reduce its fl eet emissions by approximately 110,000 metric tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) over a three-year period, which is equal to planting 2.8 million trees or removing 23,200 cars from the road.

“As the operator of the eighth largest vocational fl eet in the country, we have a number of initiatives to reduce overall fuel usage, including our continued commitment to operating CNG trucks,” said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and sustainability. “We are committed to keeping our planet clean, and work hard every day to decrease vehicle emissions across our fl eet through intelligent routing, our One Fleet maintenance initiative, and the use of renewable fuels.”

Clean Energy’s Redeem™ brand of RNG fuel will be deployed across Republic’s CNG fl eet in 20 states. The fuel has the lowest carbon intensity of all commercially available transportation fuels.

As part of the company’s Blue Planet™ sustainability initiative, Republic is continuing to build durable practices

Refuse fl eets choose natural gas to power trucks

and programs across its sustainability platform to further improve its environmental and social impacts through decreased vehicle emissions, innovative landfi ll technologies, use of renewable energy, community engagement and employee growth opportunities.

San Diego

With the goal of making a cleaner San Diego for future generations, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and City Councilmember Chris Cate announced the city has taken a major step toward switching its entire fl eet of refuse and recycling collection trucks from diesel to CNG. Last month, the city completed the second phase of construction on a new CNG station at the Environmental Services Department’s Collection Services facility. There are now 13 operational fueling posts that can each fi ll up two NGVs simultaneously.

The city currently has 20 CNG vehicles, which reduce smog-contributing pollutants by up to 90% compared to diesel, operating in its fl eet that have already begun to use the new station. “We all know that vehicle emissions are the leading cause of air pollution so the city is leading by example,” Mayor Faulconer said. “By transitioning to compressed natural gas, we’re making our fl eet greener and saving money at the same time.

Republic Services plans to increase usage of biomethane in its fl eet by three times what it used in 2016 through an expanded agreement with Clean Energy. Moreover, the city of San Diego wants to switch entire refuse truck fl eet to natural gas.

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This is a win-win for San Diegans and will help us reach our climate action goals.”

Based on current fuel prices, this project will save the city between $1 million and $1.5 million annually in fuel costs once the entire fl eet is fully converted. Estimates show that by constructing the facility and compressing the needed fuel for the vehicles, San Diego will be paying less than $1 per diesel gallon equivalent of natural gas compared to the average of $2.39 per diesel gallon.

There are two remaining phases to complete the CNG fueling station. Once complete, it will have the ability to fi ll up to 152 vehicles simultaneously and help reduce the amount of diesel consumed by more than one million gallons annually. The city also plans to purchase additional NGVs – including 20 more in Mayor Faulconer’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal – as the existing diesel trucks reach the end of their useful lives, ultimately converting the entire fl eet of 131 diesel collection vehicles to CNG by 2022.

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L os Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia are strengthening their pledge to make the twin ports of the San Pedro Bay global models for cleaner air, sustainability and innovation.

They also reaffi rmed their commitment to adopting the Paris Climate Agreement goals in their cities, and highlighted the two ports’ critical role in achieving them.

The two mayors signed a joint declaration that sets ambitious goals for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to make the transition to zero emissions in their Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The mayors also affi rmed that the CAAP will include new investments in clean technology, expanding at-berth emission reductions, and launching a zero emissions drayage truck pilot program in the next few years.

“Our ports are the engines that power our economy — they must also be the forces that drive our region toward a greener, more sustainable future,” said Mayor Garcetti. “I am proud to stand with my fellow Climate Mayor Robert Garcia today, as we renew our commitment to cleaning our air, and moving boldly toward our goal of zero emissions goods movement at the ports.”

“With the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach ranked as the nation’s two largest ports, it is crucial to double down on our commitment to combating climate change by achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and by committing to zero emissions goals for the Clean Air Action Plan,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “The success of our Ports has proven that you don’t have to choose between the environment and the economy. I look forward to working with Mayor Eric Garcetti and making our cities models for climate action.”

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will release a detailed timeline and process for CAAP, and fully complete the update by November.

Mayors Garcetti and Garcia also launched the Green Ports Collaborative, a new initiative led by the Climate Mayors. The program will bring cities and ports together — fi rst along the West Coast, and then across America — to create shared environmental standards, demonstrate future demand for zero emissions equipment and trucks, work with manufacturers to produce the vehicles and technologies needed, and take other collaborative action to green ports across the country.

Mayors launch zero emissions goals for San Pedro Bay ports

Mayors commit ports to completing bold Clean Air Action Plan by November, and launch Climate Mayors-led Green Ports Collaborative. “It is crucial to double down on our commitment to combating climate change by achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and by committing to zero emissions goals,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.

Nearly 40% of the container cargo that comes to the U.S. moves through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The ports generate $398 billion of economic activity every year, and they support one out of every nine jobs in the region. Both cities have demonstrated a fi rm commitment to making their ports more sustainable, and since 2006, the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) has led to dramatic emissions reductions — even as trade volume has increased 7%.

The Mayors’ declaration also puts in place a CAAP Implementation Stakeholder Advisory Group, which will bring together key stakeholders — including government, maritime industry, utility and community leaders — to oversee the implementation of the 2017 update. The Stakeholder Advisory Group is modeled in part on the Port of Los Angeles’ Sustainable Freight Advisory Committee.

Today’s declaration is just one of the steps that Mayors Garcetti and Garcia are taking to create a more sustainable future for their cities.

In Los Angeles, Mayor Garcetti developed the city’s fi rst ever Sustainable City pLAn, a comprehensive roadmap that lays out measurable long-term goals for efforts like creating green jobs, expanding the use of electric vehicles, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the city.

Mayor Garcia is leading Long Beach’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that will create a city-wide inventory of greenhouse gases and set targets for reduction to take a scientifi c approach to improving our environment, while continuing to reduce emissions by expanding solar energy on city facilities and rethinking mobility to lessen its impact on area residents.

And both Mayors Garcetti and Garcia are Climate Mayors — a group Mayor Garcetti co-founded in 2014 to organize mayors across the U.S. who are committed to fi ghting climate change in their cities. The group, which now includes 292 mayors who each committed to adopting the Paris Agreement goals in their cities. The Climate Mayors represents more than 60 million Americans, and has quadrupled in size since the President announced U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement earlier this month.

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R ecent fi ndings of a review conducted by the California Energy Commission demonstrate that California continues to lead the nation and the world in energy effi ciency standards. The review,

presented at a business meeting, compared California’s 2016 building energy effi ciency standards to international standards set in 2015.

California Energy Commission awards funds to expand hydrogen station network

The commission awarded grants for a wide range of projects and technology, including more than $17 million for nine new hydrogen refueling stations that will expand the infrastructure network in California.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $15.8 million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Selected projects will leverage national lab consortia launched under DOE’s Energy Materials Network (EMN) this past year, in support of DOE’s materials research and advanced manufacturing priorities.

Selections were made under the Offi ce of Energy Effi ciency and Renewable Energy’s Fuel Cell Technologies Offi ce (FCTO) annual funding opportunity announcement (FOA) in 2017. The 2017 FOA solicited early-stage materials research to advance the Department’s goals of enabling economic and effi cient transportation via fuel cell vehicles that use hydrogen fuel produced from diverse domestic resources.

More than 2,000 fuel cell vehicles have been sold or

The comparison, which is required of all states by the federal government, found the California standards saved enough electricity to power over 300,000 more homes than the similar international standards.

At the meeting, the Energy Commission also awarded grants for a wide range of projects and technology, including the

Energy Department invests $16M in H2 technology for light-duty vehicles

leased in the U.S. since 2015. These consume 95% less petroleum per mile than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, have no tailpipe emissions, and offer quiet operation.

The selected EMN consortia projects, covering four different topics, will leverage unique, world-class capabilities at the national laboratories, facilitating collaborations that will expedite the development of advanced materials.

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Ricardo Strategic Consulting is collaborating with the California Fuel Cell Partnership to provide economic modeling tools that will enable the assessment of total cost of ownership of future fuel cell trucks, and hydrogen stations necessary to support commercial operation.

Founded in 1999, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) is an industry-government collaboration that aims to accelerate market introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles to help create a cleaner, more energy-diverse future. Staff from CaFCP’s member organizations participate on standing committees and project teams that help ensure that vehicles, stations, regulations, and people are in step with each other as the technology comes to market.

Ricardo Strategic Consulting’s proprietary Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling capability, provides insights on the economics of fuel effi cient technologies, both today and in future. This model enables vehicle manufacturers, regulators, transport authorities, urban planners, and other stakeholders in making informed decisions about new technology implementation.

The collaboration with Ricardo supports CaFCP’s efforts to enable adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology in commercial trucks. CaFCP last year released the Medium and Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Electric Truck Action Plan as the fi rst step in this effort.

The Ricardo TCO model is being used to assess fuel cell technology as applied to commercial van and truck fl eets. The model provides a building block for assessing the economic viability of future vehicles featuring new powertrain technologies including natural gas, battery electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cells by calculating key economic metrics such as total cost of ownership, payback period and internal rate of return. The model comprises a detailed build-up of capital expenditures and operating costs incurred over the ownership period of the vehicle, and includes benchmarked vehicle prices, duty cycle based miles per gallon, itemized scheduled and unscheduled maintenance costs, future fuel prices and required infrastructure investment. The toolset is supplemented with economic models of refueling infrastructure that convey insights on capital and operational expenses incurred when installing and operating refueling infrastructure such as hydrogen, CNG/LNG and EV charging stations.

“Economic modeling and assessment is vital in identifying and overcoming barriers to commercialization of advanced technology, and to developing a strong business case against which customers can invest,” commented Piyush Bubna of Ricardo Strategic Consulting. “We are pleased to be collaborating with the California Fuel Cell Partnership by providing our extensive TCO economic modeling and

expansion of the state’s existing hydrogen refueling network, grants to support innovators, and grants to support the development of geothermal energy.

More than $17 million was approved for nine new hydrogen refueling stations that will expand the infrastructure network in California. FirstElement Fuel, Inc. will develop eight hydrogen stations. Five of those will be located in

Southern California in Huntington Beach, Irvine, San Diego, Santa Monica, and Sherman Oaks. The remaining three will be in the Bay Area in Campbell, Oakland and Sunnyvale.

Air Liquide Advanced Technologies U.S., LLC also received funds for a hydrogen refueling station in Santa Nella that will connect the Southern California and the Bay Area stations.

New alliance will pave way for hydrogen-powered trucks

analytical expertise and supporting the Partnership in its efforts to advance zero emission fuel cell technology in commercial truck applications.”

“Medium and heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks will play a crucial role in reducing vehicle emissions in California,” said Bill Elrick, CaFCP executive director, “but are at the beginning stages of introduction. Ricardo’s TCO model provides an enabling toolset that will help CaFCP members develop a consensus view as to the potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology, as an alternative to diesel propulsion in truck fl eets operating with California.”

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General Motors and the Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) fi lled the new ZH2 military fuel cell vehicle at Proton’s hydrogen fueling station in Washington, DC. This new prototype vehicle is being tested by the Army at several domestic bases this year. It has the potential to provide the Army with an important capability that cannot be achieved with today’s tactical vehicles. Conventional vehicles rely on battery power to operate auxiliary systems when the engine is not running. In forward deployed locations, these vehicles need to provide “silent watch” capability in situations where noise and thermal signatures can make them vulnerable.

The ZH2 is powered by a clean, quiet, and low signature fuel cell, which can operate the auxiliary systems much longer than any batteries currently installed in these vehicles. This is a critical differentiator for fuel cells,

in that they can provide long duration power in a small form factor, and can be refueled quickly with clean and sustainably produced hydrogen. You can read more about the ZH2 vehicle here

Proton’s station in Washington, DC offers an interesting confi guration for deployable hydrogen fueling. The station equipment is packaged into a site ready container system which allows for ease of installation and rapid commissioning.

This type of design approach could work well for the Army’s interest in operating the ZH2 in remote locations, where rapid installation of infrastructure will be critical. In addition, Proton’s electrolyzer technology enables the production of hydrogen from any source of electricity available in the theater of operation, including renewable energy sources that can reduce JP8 fuel consumption at these sites.

Army’s fuel cell vehicle refuels at Proton’s hydrogen station

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