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“Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Systems –
Integrating Alternative Fuels on NJ’s Brownfield's”
Chuck Feinberg - Greener By Design
Michael Sylvester – Betts Environmental & Alternative Fuel Services
Presentation Overview:
Natural Gas and NJ’s Alternative Fuel Market
CNG Fueling Systems and Benefits
Integrating CNG on NJ Brownfield’s
Overview of Natural Gas and NJ’s
Alternative Fuel Market
Alternative Fuels
Alternative Vehicles
Natural Gas
Heavy Duty-Trucks
Electricity
School & Transit Buses
Biodiesel
Light-Duty Vehicles
Ethanol
Electric Vehicles
Hydrogen
Propane
Overview of Natural Gas and NJ’s
Alternative Fuel Market
Current Status of Legislation and Incentives
Federal Natural Gas Bill (Pending)
NJ Clean Cities Coalition
NJ Currently Has Several Natural Gas & Alternative
Fuel Bills Pending
Market is Trending Towards Alternative Fuels;
Government Incentives Can Accelerate Progress
Why Natural Gas for Transportation?
Cleaner
Natural gas is inherently clean - cleanest burning fuel available
for HDV’s
NG (CH4); Diesel (C14H30); Gasoline (C8H18); Propane (C3H8)
Reduces GHG emissions by 23% compared to diesel
Replacing one diesel garbage truck with one that operates on
natural gas has the same emissions benefits as taking 325 cars
off the road
Significant noise reductions – 90% quieter
Cheaper
Natural Gas is significantly less expensive than diesel on a per
gallon basis - save $1.50-$2.00 per gallon compared to diesel
Domestic
98% Domestically Produced
120+ Years of Domestic Reserves
Works - Proven Technology
Variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty NGVs are available
with performance and reliability equal to and/or exceeding
that of comparable gasoline and diesel vehicles. More models
to come.
Basics: CNG and LNG
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Stored in onboard tanks under high pressure
Fuel economy similar to gasoline
1 GGE = 5.7 lb CNG
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Kept at cold temperatures
Stored in double-wall, vacuum-insulated
pressure vessels
Heavy-duty vehicles
1 GGE = 1.5 gal LNG
Natural Gas Vehicles Available Today
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CNG Fueling – One size does not fit
all!
Many options are available for fueling infrastructure:
Ownership business models
Siting
Equipment options
Station Business Models
Fleet-Owned and -Operated
Fleet works with vendors on station development
Fleet owns and operates station
Outsourced to Independent Provider
Outside development, ownership, and operation
Fleet provides demand threshold
Long-term price agreement
Public access possible
Fleet-Owned, Contractor-Operated
Reduces fleet risk
Fleet relies on experienced operator
Usually a 5-7 year contract
Fueling Station Options for Fleets
Offsite, Public Access
Utilize an existing public station
Operated by retailer, utility, or fleet
Anchor fleet or pool of multiple fleets
Onsite, Private Access
Exclusive use by fleets
Time-fill stations always private access
Onsite, Public Access
Benefit from economy of scale
Promotes public use of NGVs
Must have fast-fill capabilities for public
CNG Fueling
Time-Fill Fueling
Good for “return-to-base” fleets with consistent
schedules
CNG is dispensed slowly, often overnight
Lower capital and operating costs
Fast-Fill Fueling
Fueling takes place in minutes
Necessary for public-access stations
Good for vehicles with little downtime
Combo-Fill Fueling
Time-fill and fast-fill
More flexibility in fueling
Getting Started
Some Questions to Ask
How many vehicles will be fueled each day?
How much fuel will each vehicle need?
When and how often will vehicles need to be fueled?
What are the site development requirements?
Are there potential issues with site-specific gas pressure or quality?
Integrating CNG on NJ Brownfield’s
Flexible Size; 2+ Acres
Majority of Construction is Above Ground
Great Reuse for Capped Sites
Major and Secondary Trucking Routes
Port Newark Related Activities; Major Fleet Locations
Infrastructure / Electrical / Natural Gas Utilities
Chuck Feinberg - Greener By Design
Phone: (732) 253-7717
Fax: (732) 253 -7719
Web: GBDtoday.com
Michael Sylvester – Betts Environmental & Alternative Fuel Services
Phone: (973) 838-5844
Fax: (973)838-6088
Web: BettsCompanies.com