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AltFuels #28 / SEPTEMBER 2019

NGVAFRICA

IRELAND

First public natural gas fueling station opens in Dublin

The facility, launched by Gas Networks Ireland, is located at Circle K’s Dublin Port premises

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cars running on the most common fuel (or energy) types. Ireland This included greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated during vehicle manufacturing and recycling, as well Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and Circle K launched as all emissions released during the fuel or electricity Ireland’s first publicly-accessible, fast-fill CNG station production, provision and consumption. In other words, at Circle K’s Dublin Port premises. The €1.45 million from well-to-tank as well as from tank-to-wheel. project is co-financed by GNI and the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility as part of GNI’s Causeway In addition to carbon dioxide, which is mainly produced Project. It also marks the first public CNG station in a during the combustion of fossil fuels, methane emissions network of 150 facilities to be developed in Ireland in the (CH4) from gaseous fuels and nitrous oxide (N2O) from coming years. the cultivation of biomass were also considered.

Ireland’s commercial transport fleet is responsible for The preliminary evaluation of the data provided a ‘small approximately a fifth of transport’s carbon emissions. surprise,’ as ADAC explains in its article: the natural gas In this regard, the new station, which has the capacity car has the best GHG balance over its life cycle. Only an to fill 50 HGVs a day with each fill taking no more than 5 e-car driving on 100% renewable electricity would have minutes, is also a strategic public infrastructure which a significantly better carbon footprint than a CNG car, will be capable of providing a fully carbon-neutral fuel according to ADAC. to the commercial transport market for the first time, helping reduce operational costs and emissions. Austria & Serbia “The opening of the station today is a major milestone in the development of clean transport in Ireland. The The logistics company Gebrüder Weiss and the development of this ground-breaking network of CNG consumer goods manufacturer Henkel are collaborating stations will, for the first time, allow Ireland’s commercial to implement an eco-friendly transport solution: from fleet to choose a cleaner fuel alternative,” said Denis now on, a truck fully powered by natural gas will be O’Sullivan, Managing Director, Gas Networks Ireland. carrying freight between the Henkel plants in Vienna “Working with partners like Circle K, private haulers and and Kruševac in Serbia. For each return trip, the public transport companies, work is well underway to Gebrüder Weiss’ truck will cover a distance of about deliver a comprehensive national network of stations.” 1,700 kilometers. The new, sustainable direct service scores very highly for its environmental footprint: the Gordon Lawlor, Managing Director, Circle K, also CNG truck saves about 20% of the CO2 on every trip, commented: “We are delighted to introduce Ireland’s compared with a Euro 6 diesel truck. first publicly-accessible, fast-fill CNG station through our partnership with Gas Networks Ireland. We are very “On this regular circuit, the truck will transport proud to offer Ireland’s commercial fleet operators a detergents and cleaning agents between Austria cleaner and more cost-effective fuel alternative. At Circle and Serbia two or three times a week, covering over K, we are committed to making our customers lives a 200,000 kilometers a year. We’re currently working with little easier every day and together with Gas Networks Gebrüder Weiss to see whether this transport solution Ireland we have plans to open additional CNG stations at could also be used on other routes,” said Patrick Csar, key motorway locations in the near future.” Logistics and Export Manager, Supply Chain Laundry & Home Care, at Henkel. “We welcome the opening of Ireland’s first fast-fill CNG station at Dublin Port. It is a positive move that is in For Gebrüder Weiss, the new truck for Henkel is already keeping with supply chain initiatives that we will pursue the third vehicle that runs on natural gas and represents during the period covered by the Dublin Port Masterplan another step in the testing out of eco-friendly drive 2018-2040, which aim to facilitate the achievement technologies in everyday logistics work. Other natural gas of sustainable transport objectives set out in both EU trucks are already in service at the locations in Vienna and national policies,” added Eamonn O’Reilly, Chief and Memmingen. Executive, Dublin Port Company (DPC). The partnership between Gebrüder Weiss and Henkel goes back over 25 years. By now, the logistics company Germany carries out large numbers of shipments by land and sea between various Henkel production locations in Europe Natural gas when used as a car fuel is currently the least and Asia. harmful to our climate, according to the preliminary results of a new study by Germany’s automobile club, ADAC. In the results, natural gas cars are followed by Italy electric- and diesel cars (which are practically on par). The ADAC study shows that – compared with petrol, A sustainable way to discover a region with up to seven diesel and electric cars, which drive using the current World Heritage Sites, people can go drive through electricity mix – CNG cars perform best if all the relevant Tuscany’s stunning landscape in a car powered by natural energy components are calculated across the entire life gas. 360 kilometers from the Renaissance city of Florence cycle of the car. to the natural paradise of the Lagoon of Orbetello and only 15 euros on fuel for an unforgettable trip. Conducted by research institute Joanneum Research, the study analyzed and compared the exhaust emissions from A room with a view: This classic British film gave us an THE GVR GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September 5

open window look at the stunning city of Florence, the more than 200 species of birds that add a colorful tinge cradle of the Renaissance and World Heritage Site which to the coastline. Taking an evening stroll in the Tuscan is a treasure trove of art and architecture at every turn paradise is the perfect way to end an extraordinary in its historic city center, from the Piazza del Duomo to holiday after driving 360 kilometers and spending only the Ponte Vecchio, one of the most beautiful medieval 14.96 euros on fuel, which is 50% less than if we had bridges in the world. We head towards the outskirts of driven a petrol car. the city toward the Piazzale Michelangelo onboard a SEAT Arona TGI to enjoy one of the best panoramic views The fuel required by the SEAT Arona TGI: of the city, and from there we set off for the south west. Up to 360 km range Under the Tuscan sun: 60 kilometers away we find 13.8 kg of CNG ourselves in San Gimignano, also known as the 14.96 euros Medieval Manhattan for its particular skyline made 50% savings compared to petrol up of 13 thirteenth century towers. This is another 25% fewer CO2 emissions World Heritage Site that still preserves its feudal atmosphere. The SEAT Arona TGI has a range of up to 360 kilometers in CNG mode and one stop for refueling Netherlands is enough. Italy is the European country with the highest implementation of CNG, with more than 1,300 refueling Bright Biomethane has delivered the biogas upgrading stations and plans to increase this number in the next system with membrane separation technology to the few years. largest waste water treatment plant (WWTP) of the Netherlands: WWTP Harnaschpolder of the Delfland A gladiator’s paradise: Our journey takes us to the Orcia Water Authority. The produced renewable gas will Valley, where vineyards, cypress and chestnut groves fill be supplied to the transport sector. Construction is a landscape that seduced Ridley Scott himself. This is progressing extremely well and the first renewable gas is where he filmed the scenes in Gladiator where Maximus expected to be supplied to the grid this month. dreams of returning home. 70 kilometers down the road we reach Asciano, the heart of Le Crete Senesi, Operational management and maintenance of the whose peculiar geological formations of grey clay Harnaschpolder waste water treatment plant in Den have a moon-like quality. This is a place for driving on Hoorn is carried out by Delfluent Services B.V. on behalf secondary roads that seem more designed for driving pleasure than actually reaching a specific destination. And the design of SEAT’s smallest SUV in the range is ideal for this, for the stability and composure transmitted by its rear wheels, especially in tight bends such as those found in this valley, as well as its agility. Furthermore, driving a CNG vehicle is identical to one fueled with petrol.

A midsummer night’s dream: And in honor of this film, based on the play by William Shakespeare, we spend the night in Montepulciano where it was filmed. We set off again the next morning after storing all our luggage quickly and easily in the 282 liter boot of the SEAT Arona TGI beginning from our hilltop perch, which long ago was occupied by Etruscans and Romans and later attracted humanists and powerful noblemen in the 16th century who commissioned architectural gems such as the Piazza Grande or the Palazzo Comunale.

Life is beautiful: Just over 20 kilometers away, San Quirico d’Orcia is a walled village and its most spectacular entry points are the Porta dei Capuccini and the Porta Nuova. It also features a delightful garden, the Horti Leonini. We are now in the heart of the valley, which is more breathtaking than any idealized mage people may have of Tuscany. With a CNG vehicle, CO2 emissions are reduced by 25% compared to petrol, so it is a much more environmentally friendly way to drive around this World Heritage Site and visit Arezzo, for example, which is where this masterpiece by Roberto Benigni was filmed.

A sunset in Tuscany: Now we reach Orbetello after driving the final 114 kilometers of our journey. Its lagoon is one of the most pristine places in all of Italy. Located on a significant migratory route, it is the resting place of 6 NGV European news

of Delfland Water Authority. At this WWTP, approximately 6.5 million Nm3 (cubic meters) of biogas per year is produced from sludge digestion.

The biogas produced consists of around 60% methane, and is not immediately suitable for gas grid injection. Bright Biomethane’s biogas upgrading system ensures that the biogas is upgraded to biomethane, consisting of 89% methane. Around 4.5 million Nm3 of renewable low-calorific gas (L-gas) with natural gas quality will be injected annually in the gas network of network manager Westland Infra, and supplied to the transport sector, accounting for around 30 million km of road transport per year. In the future, the biogas upgrading installation can easily be made suitable for the production of high- calorific gas (H-gas).

The Delfland Water Authority is one of the 21 water authorities in the Netherlands, and wants to create a working environment that is as sustainable and circular as possible. Delfland has the ambition to be energy neutral by 2025. In addition, the water board also wants to supply green energy to third parties. The production of renewable gas is therefore another important step in this energy transition. Bright Biomethane already realized a renewable gas installation for Delfland before: at WWTP De Groote Lucht in Vlaardingen. This way, Bright’s biomethane systems make an important contribution to the sustainability of the transport sector and the energy transition in the Netherlands.

Spain

The mayor of Murcia José Ballesta, together with the Councilor for Youth and Sustainable Mobility Rebeca Pérez, presented the new vehicles that will be added to the municipal public transport fleet: two buses and two minibuses that run on natural gas and that will improve the service quality, adding more seating capacity and reducing pollution and the emission of particles up to 99%.

The urban transport service of Murcia, which began with 24 buses, currently has a fleet of 36 vehicles. Of this fleet, 31 of them already run on CNG: 18 minibuses with 18 seats plus 1 PMR, 2 minibuses with 31 seats plus 1 PMR, and 11 buses with 74 seats plus 1 PMR.

The recent incorporation is part of Murcia Metropolitan Mobility Plan, the city council’s new transport model, which will favor sustainable mobility with new clean means of transport and will allow to reorder and implement the lines that provide the service between Murcia and districts.

“Successful cities in the future will be those that achieve an intelligent balance in the different components of the following urban trilogy: economic competitiveness, social cohesion and environmental sustainability,” said Balleta.

With a total investment of 800,000 euros, financed entirely by the concessionaire, the four new vehicles total 212 seats. “In 2016 we already increased the fleet with two new vehicles, now we do it with four more and, in the next two years, we will add another six new buses to the fleet,” the official concluded. GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September 7 Italy, first country in Europe in infrastructure for heavy LNG trucks

The stations for trucks in Italy are now 53, of which 15 opened since the beginning of the year. Another nine facilities are equipped with a cryogenic tank but only deliver L-CNG for cars.

n recent months, Italy has overtaken Spain for the number of service stations for trucks that use LNG, I becoming the leading operator in the sector in Europe. The ConferenzaGNL notes this on the basis of the data published by REF-E in the abstract of the interim report 2019

The stations for trucks in Italy are now 53, of which 15 opened since the beginning of the year. Another nine of the International Conference by ConferenzaGNL held facilities are equipped with a cryogenic tank but only deliver on May, Italy’s European record is put at risk by the L-CNG for cars. Meanwhile, Gasnam reviews 44 sites in indispensability of the “Ventimiglia corridor”, covered Spain, all for truck refueling. According to NGVA Europe, by almost 100% of the trucks that supply LNG from the Italy and Spain are followed by France with 31 stations, regasification plants in Marseille and Barcelona. Holland with 24, Great Britain with 13, and Belgium with 10. Germany is still behind, with only six refueling points but The report also announces the operation by August 2020 entered the sector only two years ago. of the Higas LNG coastal depot in Santa Giusta (Oristano, Sardinia), the start of the methanization of the Island, the Worldwide, China is in first place with around 1,300 LNG conclusion of the tender for LNG loading arms for the Porto stations and 80,000 trucks, followed by Europe with 218 Torres depot project, also in Sardinia, and the selection of (NGVA census updated with the most recent openings in the subjects interested in the Augusta deposit project. Italy and Spain) and over 5,000 trucks, of which almost 2,000 are registered in Italy; in third place is the United The summary of the intermediate report of the SSLNG States, with 144 sites registered by NGV America. Watch also deals with the issue of the regulation of small- scale LNG services, in particular as regards the tariff REF-E points out the start of the authorization procedure system of isolated networks fed with vaporized liquid for the supply of tankers at the OLT floating regasification methane, a topic of particular interest for the terminal of Livorno. As also reported in the conclusions methanization of Sardinia.

LNG-powered vehicles for waste collection in Piacenza

Iren Spa, an Italian multi-service company, mainly focused on the production and distribution of electricity, gas, district heating and other public utility services, has recently announced the entry into service of new LNG-powered vehicles for waste collection in the historic center of Piacenza (the city where the company also provides environmental services). the first to enter the market in the waste collection sector. As reported by the Italian LNG initiative ConferenzaGNL, If they meet our requirements in terms of reliability, the the new rear compactors, identifiable by the words “Sono intention is to extend the new LNG supply to other types eco, vado a metano LNG” are Scania vehicles adapted by of vehicle.” Farid Industrie Spa, a company specialized in vehicles for the collection of waste. “I’m happy with this innovation,” commented Paolo Mancioppi, Councilor for the Environment and Mobility of The vehicles mount tanks with a capacity of 400 liters Piacenza. “It’s important that Iren renews its collection and are refueled at the nearby LNG service station in systems, with the aim of achieving ever greater Via Caorsana. The facility was the first to be built in Italy environmental sustainability in the services to be provided.” and for years had the record of LNG being supplied in Europe also thanks to the nearby truck depot of the LC3 “Iren is at the forefront of the use of new technologies,” in Gubbio, which in turn was the first Italian transport said Iren Ambiente Operations Director Giovanni Chinosi. company to purchase LNG vehicles from Iveco. “The new means of waste collection combine efficiency, which is required in the performance of services, with Massimo Carini, head of Iren Ambiente spa’s Officine respect for the environment in terms of lower impact and Emilia, said: “I took part in the purchase of the vehicles, higher productivity.” 8 The Italian NGV Industry Italia prima in Europa nel trasporto pesante a GNL

Le stazioni per i camion in Italia sono adesso 53, di cui 15 inaugurate da inizio anno. Altri 9 impianti sono dotati di serbatoio criogenico ma erogano solo gas compresso (L-CNG).

egli scorsi mesi l’Italia ha superato la Spagna semestre l’avvio della procedura d’autorizzazione per il per numero di stazioni di servizio per i camion rifornimento delle navi cisterna presso il rigassificatore N che utilizzano il gas naturale liquefatto (GNL), galleggiante OLT al largo di Livorno. Come segnalato diventando il principale operatore del settore anche nelle della ConferenzaGNL dello scorso in Europa. Lo rileva ConferenzaGNL sulla base dei dati maggio, il primato europeo dell’Italia è messo a rischio pubblicati da REF-E nell’Abstract del rapporto intermedio dall’indispensabilità del “corridoio Ventimiglia”, percorso semestrale 2019 del ”SSLNG Watch”; la versione integrale da quasi il 100% delle autobotti che dai rigassificatori di è riservata ai sottoscrittori. Marsiglia e Barcellona riforniscono di GNL il nostro Paese.

Le stazioni per i camion in Italia sono adesso 53, di cui Altre novità, l’annuncio dell’operatività da agosto 2020 del 15 inaugurate da inizio anno. Altri 9 impianti sono dotati deposito costiero di GNL di Higas a Santa Giusta (Oristano), di serbatoio criogenico ma erogano solo gas compresso avvio della metanizzazione della Sardegna, la conclusione (L-CNG). Il sito specializzato iberico Gasnam recensisce della gara per i bracci di carico del GNL per il progetto in Spagna 44 impianti, tutti per il rifornimento dei camion. di deposito di Porto Torres, la selezione dei soggetti Secondo NGVA Europe (Natural Gas Vehicle Association), interessati al progetto di deposito di Augusta. Italia e Spagna sono seguite dalla Francia con 31 impianti, Olanda 24, Gran Bretagna 13, Belgio 10. Ancora indietro la La sintesi del rapporto intermedio del “SSLNG Watch” Germania, con solo 6 impianti ma che è entrata nel settore affronta anche il tema della regolazione dei servizi di solo due anni fa. piccola taglia del GNL, in particolare per quanto riguarda il sistema tariffario delle reti isolate alimentate con metano A livello mondiale la Cina è al primo posto con circa liquido vaporizzato, argomento di particolare interesse per 1.300 stazioni a GNL e 80.000 camion (dati del sistema di la metanizzazione della Sardegna. ricerca Google), seguita dall’Europa con 218 (censimento NGVA aggiornato con le più recenti inaugurazioni in Sul fronte dei prezzi, REF-E rileva come il Italia e Spagna) e oltre 5.000 camion, di cui quasi 2.000 disaccoppiamento del prezzo all’ingrosso del GNL da immatricolati in Italia; al terzo posto gli Stati Uniti, con 144 quello del petrolio nel primo semestre di quest’anno abbia impianti censiti da NGV America. aumentato significativamente la competitività anche del mercato GNL di piccola taglia, in particolare nel confronto REF-E segnala tra le altre principali novità del con il gasolio sia per i trasporti terrestri che marittimi.

Raccolta rifiuti IREN con mezzi a GNL camion. Al momento appare quindi prematura anche la decisione per l’azienda di dotarsi di un proprio serbatoio, Iren Spa, società italiana di multiservizi, in particolare considerata anche la vicinanza del cantiere dei rifiuti di nella produzione e distribuzione di energia elettrica, Iren dalla stazione di servizio esistente. gas, nei servizi di teleriscaldamento ed in altri servizi di pubblica utilità ha recentemente annunciato l’entrata Massimo Carini, responsabile delle Officine Emilia di in servizio di due nuovi mezzi alimentati a GNL per la Iren Ambiente spa, ha dichiarato a ConferenzaGNL: “Ho raccolta di rifiuti nel centro storico di Piacenza (città dove partecipato all’iter d’acquisto dei veicoli, i primi che si la società svolge anche il servizio ambiente). affacciano sul mercato nell’ambito raccolta rifiuti. Se soddisferanno le nostre esigenze in termini di affidabilità, I nuovi compattatori posteriori, identificabili grazie alla l’intenzione è quella di estendere anche su altre tipologie scritta “Sono eco, vado a metano LNG” sono mezzi Scania di veicoli la nuova alimentazione a GNL”. adattati dalla Farid Industrie Spa, società specializzata nei veicoli per la raccolta di rifiuti. Sono contento di questa innovazione” ha dichiarato l’assessore all’Ambiente e Mobilità di Piacenza, Paolo I due mezzi montano serbatoi della capacità di 400 lt Mancioppi “è importante che Iren rinnovi i suoi sistemi e si riforniscono nella vicina stazione di servizio che di raccolta, con l’obiettivo di raggiungere una sempre fornisce GNL, in via Caorsana. L’impianto è stato il maggiore sostenibilità ambientale nei servizi da svolgere”. primo realizzato in Italia e per anni ha avuto il record di erogato in Europa anche grazie al vicino deposito camion “Iren è all’avanguardia nell’utilizzo delle nuove tecnologie” della LC3 di Gubbio, a sua volta prima società italiana di ha sottolineato il Direttore Operations di Iren Ambiente trasporto ad acquistare mezzi a GNL di Iveco. Giovanni Chinosi. “I due nuovi mezzi per la raccolta dei rifiuti coniugano l’efficienza, che è richiesta nello Nel 2018 LC3 si è dotata di un proprio servizio di GNL svolgimento dei servizi, con il rispetto per l’ambiente anche nel proprio deposito, rifornendo direttamente i propri in termini di minore impatto e maggiore produttività“. GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September 9 10 GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September Blue Corridor ‘Gas into Engines’ 2019 Rally kicked off in Turkey

The large-scale international rally for vehicles powered by natural gas will traverse Europe and Russia, and is organized by Gazprom and Germany’s Uniper. The race features more than 20 cars, trucks and passenger vehicles powered by CNG and LNG.

he Blue Corridor – Gas into Engines 2019 Rally On the same day, the rally will commence in Russia, kicked off on August 29 in Istanbul. The large- starting off at the Russkaya compressor station in the T scale international rally for vehicles powered by Krasnodar Territory. Its route will then pass through natural gas will traverse Europe and Russia, and the Rostov, Voronezh, Belgorod, Moscow, Novgorod is organized by Gazprom and Germany’s Uniper. The race and Leningrad regions. The Russian section is 2,760 features more than 20 cars, trucks and passenger vehicles kilometers long. powered by CNG and LNG, and will demonstrate the eco- friendliness and efficiency of natural gas as a vehicle fuel, The race will finish on October 3 at the EXPOFORUM as well as the reliability of NGVs. Convention and Exhibition Centre during the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum (SPIGF). The route of the rally is divided into two parts: European and Russian. In the European section, NGVs will travel The program of the rally includes meetings with NGV 5,320 kilometers across Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, market players, representatives of government authorities Slovenia, Italy, Belgium, Austria, and Germany. The and experts. In addition, Gazprom plans to officially launch first stage of the race will conclude on September 20 in a number of new refueling stations at the Russian stage of Lubmin, Germany. the race. THE GVR GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September 11 Dutch bus operator rolls out nearly 100 Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT hybrids

The EBS (Egged Bus Systems) public transport company has rolled out 93 low-floor Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT hybrids in the Rotterdam – The Hague metropolitan area. Their common characteristic is the combination of a natural gas engine with a hybrid module.

he EBS (Egged Bus Systems) public transport infotainment with TFT screens in a 29-inch format. company is operating 93 low-floor Mercedes-Benz T Citaro NGT hybrids in the Rotterdam – The Hague metropolitan area. The new low-emission fleet ® includes 83 solo buses and 10 articulated buses. Their WEH H & CNG FUELLING NOZZLES common characteristic is the combination of a natural gas 2 engine with a hybrid module. EBS is located in the town of Top QUALITY for maximum RELIABILITY Purmerend, north of Amsterdam, and operates several bus routes in the Netherlands.

The combination of a CNG engine with a hybrid module is a unique selling point for this highly efficient Citaro bus in Europe. The Mercedes-Benz M 936 G CNG engine delivers 222 kW (302 hp) from 7.7 l displacement and achieves a maximum torque of 1200 Nm. When used in conjunction with ® biomethane, the Citaro NGT hybrid is almost CO2 neutral. WEH TK17 CNG

The electric motor of the hybrid module supports the natural gas engine primarily when the vehicle pulls away and the demand for power is high with an output of up to 14 kW and SAFE & EASY 220 Nm torque. The ability to provide for this maximum H2 & CNG Refuelling demand in power reduces fuel consumption, which is already low, by up to 8.5%. Accordingly, emissions are lower.

The use of the hybrid module also further reduces the low noise levels of the CNG engine when pulling away. The electric power for the electric motor is recuperated during braking and overrun phases at no cost. It is stored in double-layer capacitors – so-called supercaps.

In addition to the natural gas engine, hybrid module and the ZF Ecolife automatic transmission, the urban buses are equipped with electrohydraulic intelligent eco steering – a recuperation module for recuperating electric power – and LED headlamps. Passengers also enjoy an air-conditioned passenger compartment, comfortable Inter Star Eco » www.weh.com overland seats with particularly high backrests and 12 GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September SKODA KAMIQ: the carmaker offers first SUV with CNG technology

The CNG variant of the three-cylinder 1.0 G-TEC delivering 66 kW (90 PS) is the first engine in a ŠKODA SUV to run on natural gas. When running on this fuel, the engine generates lower CO2 and NOx emissions compared to conventional fuels.

he ŠKODA KAMIQ comes with a choice of five for Technical Development. different engines offering power outputs that T range from 66 kW (90 PS) to 110 kW (150 PS). The portfolio of engines available for the ŠKODA KAMIQ Customers can choose between three petrol comprises five modern and efficient versions with direct versions, one diesel or – as a first in ŠKODA’s SUV family injection and turbocharging. The CNG variant of the – a 1.0 G-TEC. This efficient and low emission engine, three-cylinder 1.0 G-TEC delivering 66 kW (90 PS) is the which will follow in the fourth quarter of 2019, runs on first engine in a ŠKODA SUV to run on natural gas. When natural gas. running on CNG, the engine generates lower CO2 and NOx emissions compared to conventional fuels. “Although the ŠKODA KAMIQ’s petrol and diesel engines already demonstrate excellent consumption, we still opted As standard, all engines come with a 6-speed manual to offer the even more eco-friendly 1.0 G-TEC. We are gearbox (5-speed for the 1.0 TSI outputting 70 kW / 95 PS). therefore producing the first ŠKODA SUV to run on efficient A 7-speed DSG is available as an option for all versions CNG,” said Christian Strube, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member with power outputs of 85 kW (115 PS) or more. THE GVR GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September 13 Network of 50 LNG stations expected to be operational by 2020 in the Nordics

Gasum is planning to build a network of 50 filling stations for HVDs by early 2020s in the Nordics. The new facilities will be built in high traffic areas and will offer logistic companies LNG as well as bio-LNG.

arlier this year the EU agreed to set emissions standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) for E the first time. According to the new standards, the average CO2 emissions of new HDVs need to be 15% lower in 2025 than in 2019, and at least 30% lower in 2030. Sweden has also set a national target to reduce CO2 emissions from domestic traffic by at least 70% by 2030. In addition, customer demand for environmentally friendly together. Based on market demand, Gasum is building products and services is increasing rapidly. a network of filling stations in the Nordics in close co- operation with several partners. This development will In order to respond to the growing demand of low emission accelerate the growth of gas-based hauling in the Nordics fuel options, Gasum is planning to build a network of 50 LNG and at the same time offer logistic companies sustainable filling stations for HVDs by early 2020s in the Nordics. The fuel options that will help them reach their environmental network will offer logistic companies LNG as well as bio- targets. As an added bonus, they will also make significant LNG and is seen as a necessity in the transition to a cleaner savings in fuel costs,” said Mikael Antonsson, Director, future as it offers cleaner fuels for HDVs. The new facilities Traffic, Gasum Sweden. will be built in high traffic areas. Offering both LNG and bio-LNG, the Norrköping and Västerås Gasum has recently opened its second natural gas station stations have been identified as environmentally sustainable for HDVs in Sweden. The station is located in Norrköping, investments and therefore been partially financed through close to the E 4 route, which makes it easy for HDVs to access the government’s Klimatklivet (climate investment program). it and refuel. Gasum has other filling station in Västerås, Sweden and already six filling stations in Finland. Altogether, The two new stations built by Gasum form the beginning of the company has more than 30 natural gas stations for a filling station network that will cover the Nordics. At the different vehicle segments in Sweden and Finland. end of the summer, Gasum will expand its network with LNG/bio-LNG stations in Jönköping and Örebro followed by “Climate change affects all of us and we need to solve it more stations later in the year.

Another IKEA store offering biomethane refueling in Finland

Energy company Gasum and IKEA Finland continue to work together with the opening of a renewable natural gas filling station at the IKEA store in Raisio. This new facility improves the availability of a low-emission fuel and promotes the circular economy in the Turku economic region. Two natural gas stations were opened at IKEA stores in 2018, one at the IKEA store in Lommila, low-emission fuel,” said Jessica Lehtinen, Country Espoo, and the other at the IKEA store in Porttipuisto, Sustainability Manager at IKEA Finland. Vantaa. Cooperation between the companies aims to open more filling stations. Finland aims to halve emissions from transport by 2030 compared to the levels in 2005. This calls for private In addition to these refueling sites in the vicinity of motorists and businesses alike to make some quick IKEA stores, cooperation also includes utilizing waste changes. IKEA Finland aims to gradually transition the food from IKEA’s instore restaurants in the production vehicles used by its staff and IKEA buses to mobility of biogas and a chance to use the natural gas in IKEA’s powered by biomethane. logistics. “Recent years have seen brisk growth in the popularity “Responsibility and sustainability are important values of NGVs. In 2018, for example, the number of natural gas to us and guide all our business. We are proud to be cars registered was almost double compared to 2017. In able to offer our customers an eco-friendly fuel option addition, the recent Suomalaisten autoilu 2019 motoring in the vicinity of IKEA stores. At the same time as we survey shows that drivers clocking up more than 20,000 are actively working to reduce food waste, we are also km a year are more interested in a natural gas vehicle promoting the circular economy by using the little than in a fully electric vehicle,” commented Heidi food waste from our restaurants in the production of Kuoppala, Business Manager, Sales, Traffic, Gasum. 14 GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September

LNG SECTION New LNG bunkering milestone reached at the Port of Rotterdam Gasum’s LNG bunker vessel, Coralius, made its first bunkering in the port and refining area of Rotterdam, Germany: half of all AIDA guests will one of the most important logistics hub in Europe. A milestone of her ship-to-ship bunkering history sail on LNG-powered ships by 2023 is reached when proving her availability in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp area). LNG was supplied to the vessel Bit Viking.

“It’s time to celebrate,” said Kimmo Rahkamo, Vice President, natural gas and LNG, Gasum. “Finally, being able to bunker our clients in the ARA area increases LNG availability and security for the LNG fueled fleet. The amount of LNG driven vessels is growing rapidly globally, and we will definitely be part of the growth in being present where LNG is needed.”

Coralius has her main operation area in the North Sea and the Skagerrak area. End of February she celebrated another milestone as she completed her 100th bunkering operation in just 18 months. Coralius delivers LNG through ship-to- ship bunkering at sea and in port. This has significantly increased Gasum’s flexibility and responsiveness to vessels that require LNG but are unable to visit a terminal or a port. By making LNG more accessible to vessels, ship-to-ship bunkering also boosts efficiency.

“We are happy with this opportunity to get LNG by ship- to-ship bunkering also in the Port of Rotterdam. Our On August 15, 2019, the first steel cut took place at vessel Bit Viking converted to LNG already in 2011. the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg for the sister Since then we have operated on LNG about 97% of the ship of AIDAnova, the world’s first cruise ship that is time, mainly supported by Gasum. We would like to fully powered with low-emission LNG. Just a few days continue on this path and consequently we are depending ago, AIDA Cruises was awarded the Blue Angel, the on reliable and flexible LNG supplies,” said Anders German Federal Government’s ecolabel, for AIDAnova’s Hermansson, Technical Manager of Tarbit Shipping. environmentally friendly ship design.

With the official start of construction for the second ship of this innovative AIDA ship generation to be put into service in spring 2021, the company is continuing its course and making a further contribution to reduced emissions in cruising. As early as 2023, the third LNG cruise ship of AIDA Cruises, “Made in Germany,” will set sail. Through the use of LNG, emissions of particulate matter and sulfur oxides are almost completely eliminated, NOx and CO2 emissions are sustainably reduced.

“By 2023, around half of all AIDA guests will be sailing on our state-of-the-art LNG ships that stand apart with many further technical innovations for greater efficiency, less fuel consumption and conserved resources,” said AIDA President Felix Eichhorn. “At the same time, we are offering our guests on board our ships an extraordinary variety of individual vacation options, innovative entertainment and culinary concepts that provide lasting impulses to the vacation market in Germany.”

With an investment of around two billion euros just for the construction of both ships in Germany, the company is contributing to the economy and to the creation of secure jobs in the shipbuilding and maritime supply industry. Moreover, AIDA Cruise is currently exploring the use of fuel cells and LNG from renewable sources in cruising. The company plans to test the first fuel cell unit on board an AIDA vessel in 2021. THE GVR GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September 15

on safety, in line with our top priorities. Once again, Steel-cutting ceremony for Costa Costa Cruises is paving the way for the industry as a whole: in accordance with our global vision aimed at Cruises’s second LNG-powered ship sustainable development, we were the first to invest in this technology, which is now really starting to take hold. However, a lot remains to be done in terms of the ready availability of gas bunkering infrastructure to ensure the seamless transition to LNG,” said Costa Cruises President Neil Palomba.

Brittany Ferries and Repsol extend their agreement for LNG bunkering

The first steel was cut at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland for the Costa Toscana, a future addition to the fleet of Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of Carnival Corporation & plc. The Costa Toscana is the second of the two new sister ships ordered by Costa Cruises and powered both in port and at sea by LNG. The first, the Costa Smeralda, is nearing completion with the finishing touches being put to the interior fit-out at the same yard in Turku prior to her entry into service in October this year. Meanwhile the Costa Toscana is expected to be delivered in 2021.

The introduction of LNG fueling is a ground-breaking innovation that will minimize environmental impact. It will mean improved air quality with the virtual total elimination of sulfur dioxide emissions (zero emissions) and particulate matter (95-100% reduction). The use of LNG will also greatly lessen emissions of nitrogen oxides (85% direct reduction) and CO2 (reduction of up to 20%). Brittany Ferries and Repsol have extended their The gas will be stored in special tanks on board and will agreement signed last February for the supply of LNG be used to generate the energy required for navigation to the ferry operator’s Spanish operations. Under the and onboard services, thanks to dual fuel hybrid engines. agreement, the energy company will build two LNG bunker terminals at the ports of Bilbao and Santander, With gross tonnage of over 180,000 and more than 2,600 where Brittany Ferries conducts its Spanish operations. staterooms on each, Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana Each terminal will include an intermediate storage tank are an integral part of the strategic plan for carbon of 1,000 m3 to guarantee an uninterrupted supply. Repsol footprint reduction, defined by Carnival Corporation will supply LNG to Brittany Ferries’ Salamanca and and fully implemented by Costa Cruises. In fact, the Santoña during the ships’ regular visits on routes linking measures adopted by virtue of a dedicated investment Portsmouth, UK and northern Spain, beginning in 2022. plan enabled Carnival Corporation to meet its 25% carbon reduction goal for 2020 some three years ahead “LNG offers significant environmental advantages over of schedule, with a 27.6% decrease in emissions from traditional marine fuels, and we’re extremely pleased to operations already achieved by 2018. work with Repsol on LNG fueling operations for our future ferries in Spain. Salamanca and Santoña will be our second “The steel-cutting ceremony for Costa Toscana is and third LNG-powered vessels, and the first to operate to another step forward in our sustainable development and from northern Spain. Repsol’s expertise in the field of plan. LNG propulsion for cruise ships is a major LNG refueling and environmentally friendly fuels, as well innovation, pioneering a new era in the use of low-carbon as its ability to deliver to us makes them a trusted partner. fuels that will significantly reduce exhaust emissions These new terminals will allow regular, flexible and reliable to help protect the environment without compromising deliveries during the calls of Salamanca and Santoña in our 16 GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September

Spanish ports,” said Frédéric Pouget, Fleet and Operations Manager Brittany Ferries.

Repsol’s Wholesale & Gas Trading Director, Laura Rejón Pérez added: “Repsol has added LNG to its extensive portfolio of marine fuels. We consider natural gas as a key fuel in energy transition, and this agreement reflects our commitment to provide clean and affordable energy. The LNG bunker terminals in Bilbao and Santander will provide security of supply and flexibility. This project is a reflection of Repsol’s commitment to providing solutions to our clients.”

Salamanca and Santoña will follow in the wake of Honfleur (currently under construction in Germany and due to enter service early 2020) as the second and third LNG-powered ships in Brittany Ferries’ fleet.

SHI will build 10 LNG-powered vessels for Oceanian shipowner

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received orders to build 10 LNG-powered 113,000 DWT A-max crude oil carriers for an Oceanian shipowner, valued at KRW 751.3 billion ((USD 620.2 million).

The 113,000 dwt dual-fueled tankers would be delivered in a consecutive order to the unnamed buyer by the end of January 2022.

SHI has achieved 54% of its USD 7.8 billion annual target so far this year by securing USD 4.2 billion worth of contracts. The shipbuilding deals have been signed for 29 vessels, that include 14 crude oil tankers and 11 LNG carriers.

The company recently unveiled its latest LNG carrier order, with a value of KRW 225.5 billion (USD 185.8 million). The deal, signed with an undisclosed Asian customer, would see the shipbuilder construct and deliver the unit by late October 2021. THE GVR GAS VEHICLES REPORT 2019, September 17

H SECTION Cardiff’s new transport research 2 network receives £1m UK

Government cash boost to turn Australia: Queensland goes greener vehicles green with hydrogen fuel cell car fleet The development of electric aircrafts, hydrogen-fueled cars and technology to clean up polluting freight vehicles will receive a boost, as the UK Government injects £5 million into low carbon transport.

Cardiff has been selected as the home of one of five new transport research networks launched across the UK tasked with identifying solutions to transport pollution. The project, led by Cardiff University, will bring together experts from academia and industry including the University of Bristol and Aston Martin to identify challenges to decarbonization. Building on the growing partnership between cities in the west of England and Hydrogen-powered cars will be added to the Queensland south of Wales, universities on both sides of the border Government’s vehicle fleet to accelerate the state’s drive will work in collaboration to pioneer green solutions to towards a hydrogen-fueled future. Premier Annastacia transport pollution such as electric and hybrid aircraft. Palaszczuk said the fuel cell vehicles would be integrated into QFleet as part of the $19 million Queensland Hydrogen “The UK Government is committed to working with a range Industry Strategy 2019-2024. “We’re ensuring Queensland of experts to meet its 2050 net zero emissions pledge. As is at the forefront of renewable hydrogen production in we take on this challenge, it is fantastic to see that Cardiff Australia,” she said. is taking a lead role in the research and development of green technology,” said The Secretary of State for Wales, In addition, Minister for State Development Cameron Dick Alun Cairns. “The transport network launched in Cardiff commented: “Queensland’s established infrastructure, first- will fuel growth and productivity right across south Wales, class export facilities and abundant solar resources and providing a boost to the economy whilst helping to build a land mean we are well-positioned to be the global partner of greener future.” choice for hydrogen industry and investment opportunities,” he said. “The trial of the first fuel cell vehicles, which emit Energy and Clean Growth Minister Kwasi Kwarteng also only heat and water while driving, is an exciting initiative.” commented: “A modern, advanced transport system is one that connects people to jobs while boosting economic Moreover, Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de growth and productivity. But with transport representing Brenni said the fuel cell vehicles were a logical addition to almost a quarter of Europe’s greenhouse gases, the the Government’s renewable energy, job-creating agenda, industry has to evolve as we stride towards our 2050 net and that they plan to include Hyundai and Toyota vehicles in zero emissions pledge. Bringing together some of the the trial as they are at the forefront of fuel cell technology. brightest minds from all corners of the UK, these transport networks will boost the development of technologies that Hyundai Senior Manager Scott Nargar said the company was have the potential to clean up our transport systems – so delighted to be working with the Queensland Government we can cycle, drive and even fly into a greener future.” to showcase the many benefits of hydrogen-powered transport. “We’re excited to see the commitment of Each network has been awarded up to £1 million of funding Queensland to a clean transport future and look forward to by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council our hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the NEXO driving on Brisbane (EPSRC), as part of the UK Government funded UK Research roads soon,” he commented. and Innovation (UKRI).

Toyota Australia Manager Matt Macleod said he welcomed The expert networks include leading figures across the Queensland Government’s support for a local hydrogen academia, industry and the public sector – with private industry. “The adoption of hydrogen-based solutions aligns sector powerhouses such as Hyundai-Kia and Aston Martin with Toyota’s commitment to show the benefits of fuel cell joining project teams across the country. Public sector vehicles to the general public and bring zero CO2 vehicles partners include the Department for Business, Energy and such as the Toyota Mirai to the Australian market in the Industrial Strategy, the Department for Transport, Transport future,” he said. for London, the Welsh Government and the National Grid.

Minister Dick said BOC would supply the renewable hydrogen to fuel the vehicles and install a hydrogen refueling station at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane. “The Palaszczuk Government has been working with BOC and QUT to deliver both the renewable hydrogen plant at Bulwer Island and the development of a hydrogen vehicle refueling station in Brisbane, which will allow the fuel cell vehicles to be integrated into QFleet,” he added. 18 2019, September

Almost 350 new CNG stations expected to open by 2021 in India

Delhi-based IGL will open 100 CNG stations taking its tally to over 600 CNG stations, spending ₹600 crore on setting up these facilities. Moreover, Gujarat-based GGL will set up 200 CNG outlets over two years and Mumbai-based Mahanagar Gas Ltd plans to add 40 filling stations.

ublicly traded city gas distribution entities, including Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), Mahanagar P Gas Ltd (MGL), and Gujarat Gas Ltd (GGL), will set up nearly 340 CNG stations across their geographical areas in the next two years, reported local newspaper Mint. In India, city gas distribution (CGD) refers to transportation or distribution of natural gas to consumers in domestic, commercial or industrial and transport sectors through a network of pipelines.

Among these companies, Delhi-based IGL will add 100 CNG stations taking its tally to over 600 CNG stations. The company is spending ₹600 crore on setting up the 100 The government, through its CGD bidding rounds, intends CNG stations. to make natural gas available to 70% of the population of the country. “IGL has been going all out to push for the use of CNG in the automotive sector as eco-friendly economical “Due to heightened environmental concerns in the alternative through a large number of promotional and country, CNG is the most viable eco-friendly alternative customer awareness schemes as well as by leveraging in the medium term due to lower emissions,” said E.S. latest technology to provide best of services to customers,” Ranganathan, managing director, IGL. said Amit Garg, director (commercial), IGL. While Gujarat-based GGL will set up 200 CNG outlets over According to IGL, EV market in the country is currently in two years, Mumbai-based Mahanagar Gas Ltd will add 40 an early stage and, with the government’s big boost to the CNG stations over the same period to its existing network city gas distribution sector, the future of CGD is bright. of network of 240 CNG stations.

First CNG filling station opens in the state of Assam Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched the state’s first-ever natural gas station, and informed that the government is preparing a roadmap for setting up CNG stations in all districts to make the state free from air pollution and to promote the use of clean and green fuels. This CNG station, located in Dibrugarh, is completely owned and operated by the Assam Gas Company Limited (AGCL) and has production facility, besides the unit to dispense the fuel.

Sonowal said vehicle emissions take a toll on the health of the people and so the government is working sincerely to promote the use of CNG in the state, and stressed the need for generating awareness among the owners, electric vehicles, including buses and auto-rickshaws, and drivers and common people for the extensive use of are focusing on vehicles plying on CNG to reduce pollution. natural gas for vehicles, reported the government’s news This is our first step in that right direction.” agency DD News. “CNG stations will be commissioned in every district of the “Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Swachh Bharat state very soon to make cleaner and cheaper fuel available Mission after coming to power in 2014 with an aim to make across the length and breadth of Assam,” he added. “CNG the country pollution-free. His commitment has moved is beneficial in two ways – socially and financially. Cleaner the entire countrymen which turned the mission into a jan fuel will reduce pollution by putting brakes on smoke andolan,” said Sonowal. “Now, it’s time to put a check on emitted by vehicles, and being cheaper in comparison to pollution emitted by vehicles. Every state has introduced petrol and diesel, it will save money too.” 2019, September 19

Kerala announces pilot project to convert fishing boat to LNG

Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council issued an expression of interest for a pilot project to use LNG to fuel a fishing boat. The initiative plans to retrofit an existing diesel-powered boat currently in the city of Kochi.

erala Development and Innovation Strategic Council “The project requires to select a suitable vendor (K-DISC), which is a think-tank and advisory body who shall modify the existing marine diesel engine K set up by the government of the southern state of and install required LNG fuel storage tank and other Kerala, issued an expression of interest (EOI) for a associated equipment and pipelines. The project also pilot project to use LNG to fuel a fishing boat. requires modification in the boat hull to accommodate LNG tanks, pipelines, and other associated equipment,” The initiative, which plans to retrofit an existing fishing says to the EOI. boat diesel engine currently in the city of Kochi, responds to stricter international rules on marine fuel emissions K-DISC has asked for the work, officially titled “Conversion next year (the International Maritime Organization, IMO, of existing 325hp Fishing boat Diesel engine to Dual Fuel is limiting the sulfur content of fuel used in ships by 2020) (LNG + Diesel fuel)”, to be done in 18 weeks and is and could also help take advantage of an under-used LNG requesting proposals by September 7, with commercial terminal in the south of the country. bids to be submitted by late October. 20 2019, September

Chart Industries and AG&P plan to expand use of LNG in emerging markets

Both companies will develop small-scale LNG infrastructure to serve the growing number of countries seeking to import and distribute natural gas. They will serve the emerging markets’ increasing demand for LNG as a cleaner and cheaper alternative energy source for power generation, shipping fuel, road transport and industrial use.

tlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P), a global access to gas for new and under-served customers. industrial infrastructure company that builds, A owns, and operates infrastructure assets for “This milestone agreement will enable us to work with the oil and gas, utilities and mining sectors, has Chart to develop highly efficient, cost-competitive LNG entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with infrastructure for the delivery of natural gas to customers Chart Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of highly engineered that are currently unable to access this clean source of equipment for the energy and industrial gas sectors energy. The alliance will also support AG&P’s City Gas worldwide. Under the MoU, both companies will develop Distribution business in India where AG&P has won long- small-scale LNG infrastructure to serve the growing term, exclusive concessions in 28 districts across four number of countries seeking to import and distribute states in South India and Rajasthan to connect millions natural gas. of people to CNG through piped natural gas directly into homes, vehicles, industries and businesses,” said Rachelle AG&P and Chart will serve the emerging markets’ increasing Goebel, Senior Vice President at AG&P. demand for LNG as a cleaner and cheaper alternative energy source for power generation, shipping fuel, road transport The MoU covers the design and development of: LNG and industrial use. Both companies will focus on developing storage solutions, LNG regasification applications, LNG infrastructure for the global transport sector, including modular liquefaction and regasification, LNG bunkering for automotive, marine, bunkering, railways, and other related marine vessels, LNG and CNG vehicle fueling stations, LNG industries. Beyond transport, the companies will continue fueled vehicle tanks, and LNG micro bulk systems and to develop flexible, cost-optimized LNG applications and other alternative LNG mobile transportation, such as logistics solutions to provide easier and more affordable railcars and ISO containers. 2019, September 21 22 2019, September

ANG biogas system demonstrated to Thai villages with great success

Cenergy’s ANG biogas distribution system was implemented in Sri Beaubarn Village, Thailand. This system showed how neighboring villages could capture, store and utilize biogas that is currently being flared.

energy Solutions, a US-based company, successfully showcased biogas that is being wasted C by venting and flaring can be used to replace LPG and biomass burning. Trillions of cubic feet of biogas and wellhead gas is vented and flared each year throughout the world and Cenergy’s adsorbent natural gas technology can help to economically capture, store and utilize this gas.

Cenergy Solutions, CEO, Gary Fanger said, “This Village has been venting their biogas made from pig farms for the last 30 years. Cenergy’s ANG system allows them to clean, capture and use the gas for cooking in their village and have enough left over to sell to the neighboring community. This model will not only help Thai Villages but farming communities around the world become energy independent and utilize renewable energy instead of wasting it.”

Cenergy Solutions is making advances in many areas to help the distribution of biogas for remote communities around the world. Cenergy has designed an inexpensive roller system to allow their ANG tanks to be easily transported to and from the clients. They have also worked with SCG, Co. LTD to design and manufacture manifolds and regulators to be used with ANG systems.

These regulators consistently deliver optimal pressure and flow of biogas that deliver a hot cooking flame that is appreciated by the users. Biogas cooking does away with the smell and after taste of cooking with LPG or biomass, making it a preferred renewable energy source for cooking.

Cenergy Solutions is also making technical advances to economically clean biogas for safe use in homes and commercial settings. This cleaned gas can be moved in small ANG tanks or large ANG tank trailers depending on the needs of the clients. 2019, September 23

DNV GL approves design of LNG-fueled carrier for Singapore-Brazil route

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha announced that along with Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. have joint AIP for the concept design of an LNG-powered Ore Carrier from DNV GL. The company seeks to obtain greater efficiency in its operations as well as further reduction of CO2 emissions and environmental pollutants.

awasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) announced In addition to LNG fuel conversion, “K” Line studied the that along with Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. possibility of it being combined with Shaft Generator, K have joint AIP (Approval in Principle) for the Binary Cycle Power Generation System and Lithium concept design of an LNG-powered Ore Carrier Battery so as to further reduce CO2 emissions and from DNV GL. confirmed that this system can achieve an additional further 4% reduction of fuel oil consumption. Work on this joint project for the development of the LNG-fueled carrier has complied with both The company seeks to obtain greater efficiency in environmental and actual operation requirements as its operations as well as further reduction of CO2 follows, based on the second generation WOZMAX® (an emissions and environmental pollutants in accordance optimum size of vessel that can call main West Australian with “K” LINE ENVIROMENTAL VISION 2050. In this iron ore loading ports) of Namura. regard, this new system is considered as one of the efficient systems that will help the company achieve · To keep almost same deadweight and normal service their goals by 2050. speed as WOZMAX®. Environmental concern with greenhouse gas emission · To keep enough endurance for round-trip between effect is growing and, based on its sustainable Singapore and Brazil in gas fuel mode, arranging the LNG management vision, “K” LINE will encourage less tanks in center section of hull. environmental load from marine transport by operating ships that are highly energy efficient and · To achieve EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) phase 3 which contribute to conservation of the global by means of primary fuel changes to LNG. environment. 24 2019, September

China speeds up construction of H2 refueling network for Beijing 2022

Beijing’s Yanqing District is accelerating the development of two hydrogen fueling stations and a supporting hydrogen plant in time for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2020 and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

eijing’s Yanqing District is accelerating the construction of two hydrogen fueling stations B and a supporting hydrogen plant in time for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2020 and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The hydrogen-powered vehicles produce zero carbon emissions, and are becoming increasingly significant in global energy transformation as they help reduce global warming.

The public transport line of hydrogen energy will be opened in Yanqing District, located around 75km northwest of downtown Beijing. Green, zero-carbon, environmentally- friendly hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will transport athletes, workers and spectators between venues.

Beijing issued a document at the end of 2017 noting that they would promote the implementation of hydrogen Power International Development Limited jointly planned production and hydrogenation core technology in the and constructed the Yanqing Hydrogen Industry Park, and relevant areas of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic carried out equipment research and development, Winter Games. production, technology application and training around the green hydrogen industry to speed up the industrialization Moreover, earlier this year, Yanqing District and China of hydrogen energy.

Hyundai unveils Hydrogen World to boosts sustainable mobility Hyundai Motor Group announced the opening of the Hyundai Hydrogen World, an exhibition hall dedicated to the fuel cell vehicles, related technologies and energy, which aims to pave the way to the world’s sustainable mobility. Located at the center of the Century Square in Shanghai, the oval-shape arena covering 406 square meters enables visitors to see, experience and understand how the future global hydrogen society can be ushered in by the safe, eco- friendly and efficient energy.

It features a variety of displays and programs, including Chinese audience.” an air-purifying demonstration on a 2019 NEXO fuel cell vehicle, a model NEXO showing its internal mechanical In the zone showcasing air-purification on a NEXO, visitors parts, as well as galleries and spaces containing hydrogen- can see how the fuel cell SUV filters 99.9% of ultra-fine related information. Hyundai Motor Group expects the dust particles while driving. The 2019 NEXO — Hyundai’s venue to generate public awareness about how hydrogen second-generation fuel cell vehicle with a 609-kilometer contributes to the sustainable economic and social range on a single charge (under Korean certification development of China, and thus facilitate the promotion of standards) — emits only clean water vapor and purifies the its hydrogen vision and future mobility technologies. air while driving.

“Through the Hyundai Hydrogen World, we aim to The zone dedicated to the future hydrogen society plays spread understanding of our technological competence a moving image clip explaining how fuel cell technology and vision for a global hydrogen society, which we have is used in diverse home and industrial settings, such as uniquely accumulated over the years,” said Byungho hydrogen production and refueling, autonomous driving, Lee, the President of Hyundai Motor Group (China) Ltd. electricity generation and solar energy. Moreover, the “Hyundai Motor Group will actively respond to the Chinese zone with an open vehicle shows its internal structure, government’s new energy development policy, and plans to parts and mechanism, including the hydrogen tank and provide information related to fuel cell vehicles to a wider fuel cell system. 2019, September 25 26 2019, September

Japan: new hydrogen-powered ferry under development

After receiving the necessary regulatory approval, the ship will be built at Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft’s facilities in Onomichi, and is expected to be delivered in 2021. This new development supports Japan’s vision to become a leading hydrogen society by 2050.

ntwerp-based maritime group Compagnie towards zero emission shipping. Maritime Belge (CMB) and Japanese shipbuilder A Tsuneishi Facilities & Craft (TFC) have joined This new development also supports Japan’s vision to forces to build a hydrogen-powered ferry. After become a leading hydrogen society by 2050. receiving the necessary regulatory approval, the ship will be built at TFC’s facilities in Onomichi, Japan and is TFC is engaged in the building and repair of aluminum expected to be delivered in 2021. alloy vessels, general construction, and lifeboat maintenance and inspection. CMB has accelerated its By combining TFC state-of-the-art shipbuilding capabilities investments in hydrogen technologies as it recently and CMB Technologies’ extensive knowhow in marine acquired RTL which specializes in the engineering, hydrogen systems, both parties hope to develop a development, prototyping, design and testing of automotive revolutionary ship that will be a milestone in the journey and marine engines.. 2019, September 27

Biomethane market surpasses 100-project pinnacle in North America

With the addition of three recent operational facilities, the 101 biomethane production sites across the continent equate to nearly 150% growth over the past five years from the 41 projects built between 1982 and 2014, according to the RNG Coalition.

he Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG projects built between 1982 and 2014. Coalition) announced that the North American T renewable natural gas industry has reached the “Increased biomethane development and deployment leads 100 facility benchmark this summer. With the to greater adoption of the renewables we use to drive, and addition of three recent operational facilities, the 101 heat and power our homes and businesses,” said Johannes biomethane production sites across the continent equate Escudero, RNG Coalition co-founder and CEO. “We join our to nearly 150% growth over the past five years from the 41 members and all users of RNG in celebrating this milestone,

SoCalGas & Calgren complete biogas plant, expected to be largest in U.S. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) joined Calgren Dairy Fuels, and state and local elected officials to announce the completion of Calgren’s dairy renewable natural gas facility. The project, located in the Central Valley community of Pixley, is the first of its kind in California and is expected to be the largest dairy biogas Utilities Commission (CPUC) to support the development of operation in the U.S. later this year. renewable energy projects.

At the new plant, Calgren collects cow manure (a potent “As part of our vision to be the cleanest natural gas source of greenhouse gas –GHG- emissions) from four company in North America, we have committed to local dairy farms and processes it in an anerobic digestor replacing 20% of the natural gas we deliver today with that accelerates the natural decomposition process. renewable natural gas, primarily from organic sources, Methane emissions from that process are captured and by 2030,” said Jeff Walker, vice president of customer converted to make renewable vehicle fuels. Producing solutions at SoCalGas. “Renewable natural gas is a ready, pipeline quality renewable natural gas that is injected into reliable and realistic way to reduce GHG emissions and the SoCalGas pipeline system allows Calgren to supply pollution from heavy duty transportation and buildings.” biomethane to existing CNG stations. Ultimately, this also has the potential to be delivered to customers to fuel ultra- “Calgren is proud to be the first facility in California to low emissions trucks and buses, generate clean electricity, operate a dairy digester pipeline cluster and to work with and heat homes and businesses. both the dairies and SoCalGas to mitigate emissions,” said Walt Dwelle, principal owner of Calgren Renewable Calgren plans to partner with eight additional dairy farms Fuels. “This facility alone will eventually capture methane by the end of 2019, which will make the facility the largest produced from the manure of more than 75,000 cows, dairy biogas project in the nation. During the completion preventing about 130,000 tons of GHG from entering the announcement, SoCalGas presented Calgren with a $5 atmosphere each year, the equivalent of taking more than million incentive check authorized by the California Public 25,000 passenger cars off the road for a year.” 28 2019, September

City in Colorado develops innovative biogas plant & CNG station project Steel rising on a site at the northwest corner of the city of Longmont’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a sign of the future. The steel provides the frame for an approximately 23,000-square-foot building for Longmont’s Biogas Treatment and Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station Project, which will transform byproducts from the eventually replacing its entire fleet of 20 trash trucks. It is WWTP into renewable fuel for city trash trucks. estimated that the city will offset over 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by The front or west-facing side of the building will house about 1,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per approximately 10,000 square feet of administrative year the equivalent of removing 200 cars from the road. offices on two stories; the remaining 13,000 square feet on the east side will serve as the fueling station. General The total design and construction cost for the equipment contractor CGRS, Inc., of Fort Collins, brought in Maverick to treat, compress and dispense biomethane for vehicle Steel, Inc. of Byers, to begin erecting the steel in late July. fuel is $5.2 million. The total cost for the site work and The entire process should take four to six weeks. the new building–including administrative office area and truck storage/fueling area–is $3.1 million. The State of CGRS already set the CNG equipment into place on the Colorado Department of Local Affairs awarded Longmont a site, built 10 CNG fueling islands, poured concrete for the $1 million grant for biomethane equipment. The Regional building’s floor and completed the underground plumbing. Air Quality Council awarded a $385,000 grant toward the The CNG equipment will compress the biomethane purchase of the new trash trucks. produced at the WWTP up to 4,500 psi (pounds per square inch). For comparison, the standard dive pressure in a In addition, by building the station, the city will be able SCUBA tank is 3,000 psi. That compressed biomethane to take advantage of valuable credits from the United will then become a useable vehicle fuel to power the city’s States Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable trash trucks. Fuel Standard program. The annual benefit associated with these credits is an estimated $100,000-$200,000 per Once the project is completed, the city will replace 11 of its year. Savings from no longer using diesel fuel to power the diesel trash trucks with those that can run on biomethane, trucks is anticipated at $100,000-$200,000 annually.

Renewable natural gas facility opens in Nebraska, will serve NGV fleets Aria Energy, a Michigan-based renewable energy company, recently celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest renewable natural gas facility at the Waste Connections-owned Butler County Landfill in David City, Nebraska. The company constructed, owns and operates the project processing and purifying up to 1,000 cubic feet event and speak about the RFS [Renewable Fuel Standard] per minute of landfill gas into pipeline quality biomethane. Integrity Act of 2019,” said Richard DiGia, Aria Energy’s The fuel is transported to the interstate pipeline through President and CEO. “Finding consistency and transparency Black Hills Energy’s distribution system, and then sold in the RFS rulemaking process is key to encourage Aria to Constellation with an intended use by Constellation’s Energy and other developers to continue investing in customers as fuel for natural gas vehicle fleets. projects like Butler.”

“We’re pleased to support this project to bring more Use of biomethane results in approximately 70% renewable energy options to Nebraska. Biomethane is just lower greenhouse gas emissions than from equivalent one more example of how Black Hills Energy is achieving gasoline or diesel fueled vehicles. According to U.S. our vision of being the energy partner of choice,” said Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculations, Jeff Sylvester, vice president of Nebraska Natural Gas the Butler project directly reduces emissions from Operations for Black Hills Energy. 5,500 tons of methane and avoids nearly 14,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of removing 600 “It is an honor to have Senator Deb Fischer attend our passenger vehicles from the road.

which is a great achievement for sustainability and for “We are very excited to be involved in dairy biogas, because decarbonizing our gas and power systems.” we’re helping family-owned dairy farms to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and offset use of vehicle fossil The RNG Coalition was founded eight years ago when there fuels,” said Kevin Dobson, VP of Business Development for were 31 operating renewable natural gas projects in North DTE Biomass Energy. America. Having reached 50 sites in 2015, the organization set the goal to double the number of production facilities According to the RNG Coalition’s database of renewable in North America within 10 years. The industry has hit the natural gas production sites, there are more than 50 target in half that time by eclipsing 100 sites this summer. additional facilities currently under construction or in development. “100 projects is a milestone worth Three DTE Biomass Energy facilities in Wisconsin that celebrating, not just for the industry, but as a symbol of convert cow waste from area dairies into renewable energy hope for our planet,” added David Cox, RNG Coalition co- are among the new biomethane production sites this year. founder and Operations Director. 2019, September 29

Fleets in Ports of L.A. & Long Beach receive first near-zero natural gas trucks

Fleets in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are taking delivery of 102 new trucks fueled by Clean Energy’s biomethane, Redeem. With funding made available by the Carl Moyer Grant Program and other grant programs, port trucking companies are rolling out trucks equipped with the new CWI near-zero ISX12N natural gas engine.

leets in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Among the fleets taking delivery is Green Fleet Systems, largest port complex in America, are taking delivery which has committed to 20 near-zero trucks and F of 102 new near-zero trucks fueled by Clean Energy’s biomethane at a fixed price well below diesel. biomethane, Redeem. With funding made available by the Carl Moyer Grant Program and other grant programs, TTSI is also starting to take delivery of 40 near-zero trucks port trucking companies are rolling out trucks equipped under Clean Energy’s Zero Now Program, which makes with the new Cummins-Westport (CWI) near-zero ISX12N the cost of leasing or purchasing a new natural gas heavy- natural gas engine. The ISX12N is certified by California duty truck equal to the price or even lower than that of Air Resources Board (CARB) to reduce smog-forming NOx the same truck equipped with a diesel engine. In addition, emissions by 90% compared to the current engine standard. truck fleets financed or purchased through Zero Now can purchase natural gas fuel at a fixed price significantly “Fortunately for those who live in the area of the Ports of discounted to diesel. Long Beach and Los Angeles, more near-zero trucks are operating on renewable natural gas which will help combat Other companies that have or will be taking delivery of air pollution in Southern California,” said Chad Lindholm, vice near-zero trucks include Tradelink Transport, Green president, Clean Energy. “These near-zero natural gas trucks Trucking, Overseas Freight, West Coast Trucking, Supra can have a huge positive impact on the environment and National Express, and MDB Transportation, a division of provide the level of performance that fleet operators expect.” AJR Trucking. 30 2019, September

More passengers move with biogas in Santa Monica and at LAX airport As the demand for clean, cost-effective renewable natural gas as a vehicle fuel continues to rise, Clean Energy Fuels inked more contracts to provide its Redeem™ renewable natural gas to power fleets across multiple sectors that include transit, trucking, airports, solid waste and service vehicles. More fleets are transitioning to natural gas vehicles for their performance, cost savings, environmental advantages and extensive nationwide fueling network, with sales this year on an upward trajectory.

Long-time customer and an early adopter of Redeem, the Big Blue Bus in Santa Monica has extended its contract with Clean Energy with an anticipated 2.3 remodeling project, has recently contracted with Clean million gallons of Redeem per year to fuel its 200 Energy to provide an expected 180,000 gallons of municipal buses. Big Blue Bus transports 44,000 Redeem for 10 new passenger buses. passengers daily across a 58-square mile service area. Nationally recognized for its long-standing The demand for CNG buses remains strong as several commitment to a cleaner environment, the entire fleet Clean Energy customers including Los Angeles County operates on alternative fuels, including LNG/CNG, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Washington which helps to cut emissions by over 70%. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Foothill Transit, City of Phoenix, Fresno Area Express, City of Lodi, and “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Big Blue Translink are placing new CNG buses into service this Bus and share its commitment to sustainability. Their year. LA Metro also recently finished upgrading 125 of its natural gas buses are providing healthier air for people buses with the near-zero emissions natural gas engines in and around Santa Monica and the use of Redeem is that reduce smog-producing pollutants by 90%. significantly reducing greenhouse gas and long-term climate change issues,” said Chad Lindholm, vice Moreover, private transit contractor Transdev has president, Clean Energy. The company also supplies signed an agreement with Clean Energy to build a Redeem for other Santa Monica CNG fleet vehicles private fueling station in Los Angeles for dispensing including maintenance trucks, refuse trucks and existing contracted volumes of an estimated 2.8 million shuttle buses. gallons of Redeem. Omnitrans has also selected Clean Energy to provide operations and maintenance services In addition, ABM Aviation, whose fleet of vehicles have for its two CNG stations, which dispense a combined helped ease congestion and move travelers at Los annual 3.5 million gallons. Clean Energy will be the Angeles International Airport (LAX) during its massive agency’s exclusive provider for up to five years.

Increasing natural gas adoption in Californian refuse industry Clean Energy has signed a significant CNG station upgrade agreement for long-time customer Alameda County Industries (ACI). The upgrade is expected to accommodate the addition of approximately 50 new refuse trucks that are scheduled to service ACI’s newly awarded municipal solid waste collection contracts with the cities of Castro Valley and San Ramon. ACI anticipates the fleet will consume 300,000 incremental gallons of Clean Energy’s Redeem annually. Clean Energy constructed the original station in 2014 and is scheduled to complete the upgrade by the end of 2019.

Moreover, Burrtec Waste Industries (Burrtec) signed a 7-year O&M contract extension for its CNG fuel stations located in Fontana and Santa Clarita. The agreement also incorporates Burrtec’s CNG station located in Azusa, which was previously not maintained by Clean Energy. The three stations support the fueling operations of over 130 natural In addition, the city of Redlands awarded Clean Energy a gas refuse trucks and are expected to deliver over 9 million 3-year bio-LNG supply contract for an estimated 1.8 million gallons throughout the life of the contract. gallons of Redeem for its public access station. The station provides fuel to the city’s 40-truck refuse fleet, along with The city of Tacoma has also signed a multi-million-dollar local refuse trucks and school buses. Clean Energy also CNG equipment supply contract with Clean Energy to received an extension on its existing maintenance contract. build a new private station. The station is scheduled to be completed in early 2020 and is designed to fuel 75 Finally, the city of Sacramento has executed a 3-year retail municipal refuse trucks. The city also extended Clean fuel contract for an anticipated 700,000 gallons of Redeem Energy’s maintenance contract for the existing station. for its growing fleet of 40 natural gas refuse trucks. 2019, September 31

BC Transit expands green fleet with 68 new CNG buses

BC Transit Corporation has issued an order for 68 New Flyer CNG Xcelsior® 40-foot buses. This new announcement follows the July 29, 2019 launch of the transport agency’s low carbon program.

ew Flyer Industries Canada ULC announced that low carbon revolution,” said Chris Stoddart, President, New the BC Transit Corporation has issued an order Flyer. “With the ability to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions N for 68 CNG Xcelsior® 40-foot buses. The order by 90%, CNG has an immediate impact on improving air follows BC Transit’s 2018 purchase of CNG buses. quality. Since 1994, New Flyer has delivered over 13,000 CNG buses across North America and is proud to build on This announcement follows the July 29, 2019 launch of this low-emission footprint with BC Transit. Together, and BC Transit’s low carbon program. Within this plan, BC alongside our electric buses in Toronto, Montreal, and Laval, Transit will transition all 1,200 of its buses from traditional we are driving sustainable transit in Canada.” propulsion to zero-emission vehicles. Earlier in July, the Canadian and British Columbia provincial government New Flyer has been advancing zero-emission bus (ZEB) pledged $79 million to BC Transit for a new green bus fleet. mobility in Canada since 1968 when it delivered its first ZEB to the Toronto Transit Commission. Since then, it has “BC Transit is a shining example of a progressive transit delivered over 540 ZEBs across Canada. New Flyer’s first agency utilizing safe and readily available buses to lead the CNG bus was delivered in 1994.

Omaha bus operator supports BRT system with new NGVs New Flyer of America Inc. announced that the Transit Authority for the City of Omaha (Metro) has issued a new order for 10 CNG Xcelsior® 60-foot buses. The order follows a 2018 purchase of 19 New Flyer buses.

Metro’s low-emission bus order bolsters its vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Omaha while conventional diesel-powered vehicles. Since 1994, New supporting the launch of its new bus rapid transit (BRT) Flyer has delivered nearly 13,000 CNG buses, and we know route known as the Omaha Rapid Bus Transit (ORBT). The our buses will serve Omaha with the greatest accessibility ORBT experience unites smart technology and streamlined and cleaner air for their community.” travel for faster, more frequent public transportation and features onboard GPS, WiFi, and mobile fare payment Metro delivers 100% ADA accessible fixed route and upgrades, to allow payment via Metro’s app. express/commuter bus public transit within the city limits of Omaha, Nebraska, providing over 4.5 million passenger “We are proud to have once again been selected by trips per year. Omaha Metro – this time for its new progressive ORBT service,” said Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer. “CNG New Flyer has BRT buses operating in cities such as powered buses reduce fleet NOx emissions by 90% over Cleveland, San Bernardino, Eugene, San Jose, and Seattle. 32 2019, September

U.S. Senate approves $1 billion plan for alternative fuels infrastructure

The legislation creates a grant program to build infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles, including NGVs, in highway corridors where it does not currently exist, so that drivers of these vehicles do not experience “range anxiety” that their car could leave them stranded.

.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of Act (ATIA), a broad bipartisan infrastructure bill that the Senate Committee on Environment and Public includes funding for natural gas stations. U Works (EPW), announced the approval of the S. 2302, the America’s Transportation Infrastructure The legislation creates a $1 billion grant program to build

Pennsylvania allocates $8.5M from VW Settlement to cut vehicle emissions

Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. Funded by Pennsylvania’s share of the settlement with Volkswagen Group for cheating on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions tests, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is committing funding for an extensive range of clean Transportation Authority to replace five older diesel service energy projects. “This funding is helping Pennsylvania vehicles with new ones to operate in Bucks, Chester, reduce transportation pollution statewide and will help Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. continue our efforts to improve air quality throughout the commonwealth,” said Wolf. • Advanced Disposal Services: A $778,035 grant to replace older diesel trash trucks with one new CNG By replacing older, polluting engines with new truck and 12 new diesel trucks in State College (Centre technologies, the projects over their lifetimes are County), Shippenville (Clarion County), Pittsfield expected to prevent emission of 503 tons of nitrogen (Warren County), Somerset (Somerset County), and oxides, 130 tons of carbon monoxide, 238 tons of Norristown (Montgomery County). carbon dioxide, 59 tons of hydrocarbons, 30 tons of fine particulate matter, and a half-ton of coarse particulate Beaver County matter. These emissions contribute to climate change • Valley Waste Service, Inc.: A $217,340 grant to and ground-level ozone, or smog, which the EPA has replace four older diesel trash trucks with four new shown can have negative health impacts. CNG trash trucks at its facility in Beaver Falls.

Six projects received $580,000 in the first set of awards, Butler County announced last year. In this second set of awards, the • Vogel Disposal Service: A $217,340 grant to replace NGV-related recipients are: four older diesel trash trucks with four new CNG trash trucks at its facility in Mars. Statewide • Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission: Mercer County A $2,093,042 grant for a joint project with the City of • Tri-County Industries, Inc.: A $213,582 grant to Philadelphia to replace five diesel trash trucks with replace six older diesel trash trucks with six new CNG five CNG trash trucks and Southeastern Pennsylvania trash trucks at its facility in Grove City. 2019, September 33

Indiana VW Environmental Mitigation Trust helps deploy CNG refuse trucks

Mayor Ron Meer announced that the Michigan City Sanitary District will be receiving a grant of $171,133 from the Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Committee to help fund the purchase of three new CNG powered dump trucks, which will emit very low amounts of greenhouse gas, especially as compared to diesel powered vehicles. The funds supporting this award are provided through Volkswagen’s commitments District has received a total amount of Grant Funding in a national consent decree. The district applied for for its CNG refueling station and CNG vehicles of these funds in June of 2019. $633,633.00. “The district currently operates 11 CNG powered vehicles that reduce greenhouse gas and “Michigan City and the Sanitary District have made other pollutant emissions by over 10,000 pounds per strong commitments to environmental protection, year!” added Michael Kuss, General Manager of the especially clean air,” said Meer. “The Environmental Sanitary District. Mitigation Trust Committee received requests totaling $27 million for the $9.86 million available, and the The trucks will primarily be used by the Refuse Sanitary District was awarded these funds because of Department and will replace vehicles that are over the strong application submitted that highlighted its 20 years old, diesel fueled, and in need of renewal. previous commitment to its CNG station and increasing The Sanitary District has until December 2020 to use fleet of CNG powered vehicles.” the matching $171,133 for the purchase of the new natural gas vehicles, which are expected to cost about Since Mayor Meer took office in 2012, the Sanitary $220,000 each. infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles in highway states reduce their total transportation emissions. corridors where it does not currently exist, so that drivers For example, states can get funding to help mitigate of these vehicles do not experience “range anxiety” that traffic congestion in urban areas. They also can choose their car could leave them stranded. Drivers of electric, to develop plans to reduce transportation related hydrogen, and natural gas powered cars will now have emissions and compete for additional funds if they meet access to these power and fuel stations. or exceed them,” said Barrasso.

“Our climate is changing, and we recognize that. We U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Tom Carper (D-DE), also recognize the need to reduce carbon emissions Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) from our transportation infrastructure. Dedicated introduced America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of funding and new incentives in our legislation will help 2019. The bill is the largest highway legislation in history. 34 2019, September

Growing demand for CNG modules in Canadian mining operations

Hexagon Mobile Pipeline obtained an order for TITAN® gas transport modules from Certarus Ltd., with a total value of USD 7.3 million. The Mobile Pipeline® will support Certarus’ continued growth, including its expansion in the eastern Canada mining sector and other industrial markets across North America.

exagon Mobile Pipeline, a business of Hexagon Composites, has been awarded an order for H TITAN® gas transport modules from Certarus Ltd., with a total value of USD 7.3 million. The new Mobile Pipeline® modules will support Certarus’ continued growth, including its expansion in the eastern Canada mining sector and other industrial markets across North America. Deliveries of the TITAN® modules are scheduled for the second half of 2019.

“Our long partnership with Certarus continues to grow and we are pleased to develop our product innovation with such a leader in the market,” said Jon A. Smith, President of Hexagon Mobile Pipeline. “The relationship continues well beyond the purchase, as the service and for the implementation of bulk CNG to service the heating support for these modules ensure safe delivery and assets requirements at all of its Canadian mining operations. This that reach their life expectancy. We continue to see new contract further showcases the growing demand for CNG energy transformation opportunities for CNG to supply service within Northern Ontario for end users currently not the growing demand for cleaner and more efficient energy serviced by pipeline natural gas supply. use, as well as being an enabler for accelerating carbon reduction for our partners.” Certarus has developed a North American wide bulk CNG platform to bring cost effective, environmentally friendly “The ability to provide carbon reduction solutions to large natural gas safely and reliably to end users. Sourcing scale off-grid fuel consumers in all industries has been natural gas, via existing high-pressure pipelines, will a driver of our growth,” commented Curtis Philippon, provide a regional supply of clean, cost effective energy to President & CEO of Certarus Ltd. “We appreciate a greater array of customers to help support provincial and the customer focused innovation at Hexagon. The federal mandates promoting cleaner burning fuels. addition of the TITAN® 2 product further expands the overall addressable off-grid market that Certarus can “Northern Ontario mines are realizing the benefits of CNG economically support.” for cold environments where propane has its challenges. Not only is natural gas cleaner, it also retains its gaseous Moreover, Hexagon Mobile Pipeline has been awarded an state at cold temperatures. Natural gas is being sourced order for TITAN® 53 transport modules, by an affiliate of locally at Certarus’ terminal east of Timmins, Ontario. a leading gas distribution utility in the United States. The Certarus operates the largest bulk CNG trailer fleet in order has a value of USD 4 million. The Mobile Pipeline® North America and has a proven track record of supplying modules allow for renewable natural gas to access the compressed natural gas to over 265 end users today,” said pipeline distribution system. Deliveries of these modules Nathan Ough, Vice President of Certarus. are scheduled to commence towards the end of the third quarter and continue through the fourth quarter of 2019. Certarus expects to commence CNG supply to Kirkland Lake Gold’s four additional mines in Q3 2019. “With this sale, Hexagon continues its leading position as a solutions provider to the biomethane industry, which recognizes the value of Mobile Pipeline® in the collection and delivery of biomethane to the market,” added Smith. “We are excited to partner with biomethane producers and gas distribution companies to enable the reduction of carbon emissions from the agricultural sector, while aiding the sustainability efforts of American farmers.”

Kirkland Lake Gold

Certarus has entered into a long term compressed natural gas supply agreement with Kirkland Lake Gold 2019, September 35

LNG bunkering barge under construction for U.S. East Coast route

NorthStar Midstream created a new marine transportation company focused on the transportation and distribution of LNG along the coastal and inland waterways of the U.S. Under this frame, NorthStar has signed an agreement with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding to build a 5,400 cubic meter barge for coastwise transportation of LNG.

orthStar Midstream, a portfolio company of beam, and a depth of 32’-10”. The ATB will be an ABS funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, Classed barge. N announced the creation of Polaris New Energy (PNE), a marine transportation company focused “The construction of this barge will expand our ability on the transportation and distribution of LNG along the to solve the logistics behind delivering LNG to our coastal and inland waterways of the United States. Under customers in both an economical and safe manner. As this frame, NorthStar has executed an agreement with domestic natural gas continues to rise, LNG has quickly Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding to build a 5,400 cubic meter become both a clean and competitively priced fuel barge, with the ability to potentially construct two sister alternative. We see increased domestic industries looking barges, for coastwise transportation of LNG. to LNG as their future fuel source, and we are extremely excited to be on the forefront of LNG domestic marine Utilizing a suitable tugboat, the barge will operate as an transportation,” said Tim Casey, Executive President of articulated tug and barge unit (ATB) that will initially run LNG for NorthStar Midstream. along the East Coast of the United States providing LNG bunkering solutions to NorthStar’s customers. PNE will be “Entry into the U.S. LNG transportation vessel market has sourcing LNG from JAX LNG, a new state-of-the-art LNG been a strategic interest of our organization. Partnering production facility in Jacksonville, Florida created through with NorthStar and its affiliate companies on this project a partnership between NorthStar and Pivotal LNG. gives us the opportunity to be part of this exciting emerging industry and related market growth. As we put The 5,400 cubic meter ATB will be fitted with four 1,350 this project into place, we will bring the expertise of cubic meter IMO Type C tanks. It will utilize a cargo Fincantieri and our own designs to the LNG market,” handling system designed and developed by Wartsila. added Todd Thayse, Vice President and General Manager Dimensions of the vessel will be 340’ overall length, 66’ of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. 36 2019, September

SEA\LNG expands U.S. network, adds said: “LNG is an increasingly important part of the marine bunkering infrastructure throughout North Stabilis Energy America and across the globe. We specialize in SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition producing LNG and delivering it to its last port of call, accelerating the widespread adoption of LNG as a as it were, where it is ready for transfer to ocean-going marine fuel, has expanded its membership network in vessels. As members of SEA\LNG we look forward the United States as it welcomes Houston-based Stabilis to supporting this integral part of the growing LNG Energy. “LNG is growing in importance in both the bunkering network throughout North America and energy and marine bunkering markets. Stabilis operates beyond.” at the forefront of this expansion,” said Peter Keller, Chairman, SEA\LNG. To help fund growth plans and operating presence, as well as investments in LNG production and distribution, Stabilis Energy provides small-scale LNG production, Stabilis has recently completed a number of initiatives, distribution and fueling services to multiple end markets including two strategic transactions in Mexico. in North America. It owns and operates a liquefaction and storage facility in George West, Texas, as well as “Communication and collaboration across the LNG a fleet of over 150 pieces of cryogenic rolling stock value chain is essential to breaking down barriers to the equipment throughout North America. Stabilis supplies adoption of LNG as an important and economically viable LNG for use in the industrial, mining, energy, utility, marine fuel. It is encouraging to see Stabilis Energy pipeline, and transportation end markets, as well as engaging with its partners to strengthen the small-scale marine bunkering services. LNG network. We look forward to working with them to expand LNG bunkering infrastructure in the Americas,” Jim Reddinger, President and CEO at Stabilis Energy added Keller. 2019, September 37

NGVAmerica submits comments supporting fuel tank labeling guidance change

The proposed rule modification removes the mileage requirement and changes the timeframe from 36 months to 12 months for heavy-duty vehicles, matching recommended industry guidance NGVA previously developed.

GVAmerica has submitted comments in support of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National N Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) proposed update to its heavy-duty natural gas vehicle fuel system tank inspection labeling requirement.

The proposed rule change removes the mileage requirement and changes the timeframe from 36 months to 12 months for heavy-duty vehicles, matching recommended industry guidance NGVA previously developed after a lengthy and collaborative review. In December 2017, NGVAmerica released its long-awaited recommended CNG Fuel System Inspection Guidance This submission was in response to NHTSA’s June 21st document. NGVAmerica’s Technology & Development Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). Committee’s Fuel System Inspection Work Group created the new guidance after two years of discussion and review. A copy of NGVA’s NPRM comments is accessible here.