Energy distribution and services company UGI Corp.’s subsidiary UGI Energy Services LLC, headquartered in Wyomissing, PA, has completed the acquisition of Houston-based renewable natural gas (RNG) company GHI Energy LLC. GHI’s primary goal is to provide vehicle fleets with RNG through supply coordination from various national sources. GHI mainly markets RNG in California, where in…
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Chevron Partners with Clean Energy Fuels on Port Truck Program
Chevron Corp. announced Tuesday it is partnering with natural gas fueling retailer Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to provide truck operators in the Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports with renewable natural gas (RNG), a carbon-negative alternative fuel for fleets. Three years ago, commissions overseeing the Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports, the nation’s busiest handling…
RNG Tapped to Reduce Emissions at Southern California Ports
A major freight hauler operating in two Southern California ports plans to use natural gas vehicle (NGV) engines fueled with renewable natural gas (RNG) as part of an emissions reduction initiative.
California Extends Fuel Standards, 2030 Carbon Reduction Goals
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) extended the state’s low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) to 2030, increasing the carbon reduction goal from 10% to 20%. CARB said the amendments were needed to “make the program more versatile and comprehensive” for fighting climate change.
Near-Zero Emission Natural Gas Engines Making Advances
Cummins Westport’s new ultra-low emission heavy duty natural gas vehicle (NGV) engine has passed a series of “cleanliness” tests under various driving conditions.
California Alternative Fuels Funding Offers Mixed Message for Natural Gas
After spending millions to promote alternative transportation fuels for the past decade, a California Energy Commission (CEC) staff plan released Wednesday reduced funding allocations for natural gas, but it still touted heavy duty applications when renewable natural gas (RNG) is the preferred fuel.
Los Angeles Transit Operator Expanding CNG Fleet Commitment
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LA Metro) governing board on Thursday voted to purchase 295 40-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) buses that would be fueled by renewable natural gas (RNG), or biomethane. The action follows increased calls for more transportation options by the state’s elected officials and climate change advocates.
DOE Offering Financial Support For Alternative Fuels
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering up to $15 million in support for community-based alternative fuel transportation projects, including natural gas vehicle (NGV) programs.
SoCal Suburb Goes to Green CNG With Clean Energy Fuels; New Fueling Proliferates
Los Angeles suburb Torrance has inked a multi-year contract for the renewable version of compressed natural gas (CNG) from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. the past supplier of fuel for the city’s natural gas vehicle (NGV) city fleet.
Xpress Natural Gas Gets Off-Pipeline CNG Moving in Washington State
A five-year-old Boston-based firm dedicated to taking compressed natural gas (CNG) to large customers beyond the traditional pipeline grid, Xpress Natural Gas (XNG) has opened a CNG supply facility southwest of Seattle within easy reach of the state capital at Olympia and Interstate Highway 5.