GE and Peake Fuel Solutions, an affiliate of Chesapeake Energy Corporation, recently launched the CNG In A Box™ system, which allows easier adoption of compressed natural gas refueling options for both large- and small-scale retailers. The solution was unveiled at the 2012 NACS show in October.
Natural gas is an abundant, reliable and cleaner-burning source of energy for consumers and commercial users alike. In addition, a vehicle fleet operator that uses natural gas for fueling instead of gasoline can save about 40 percent in fuel costs.
The CNG In A Box system is a plug-and-play on-site fueling solution that comes with everything retailers need to add low-cost natural gas fuel to their operations quickly and simply. This GE ecomagination™ qualified refueling option provides an easy, lower-cost fueling experience for consumers and a higher-margin solution for facility operators compared to gasoline or diesel.
“In collaboration with Peake Fuel Solutions, GE is developing infrastructure solutions to accelerate the adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel,” said Mike Hosford, General Manager of Unconventional Resources for GE Oil & Gas. “The CNG In A Box system is a unique fueling solution that brings together some of the best innovation from across GE to help fleet owners and everyday drivers realize the benefits of cleaner burning, abundant, more affordable natural gas.”
“After working extensively with GE to develop the CNG In A Box system, we are excited to unveil it,” said Kent Wilkinson, Vice President of Natural Gas Ventures for Chesapeake. “Combining Peake Fuel Solutions’ natural gas expertise and GE’s breadth of cross-industry technology capabilities will advance the use of abundant and affordable natural gas fueling solutions.”
The CNG In A Box system compresses natural gas from a pipeline into CNG on-site at a traditional automotive fueling station or industrial location. CNG-powered vehicles such as taxis, buses or small trucks, as well as individual consumer vehicles, can then refill their tanks using a dispenser with the same look and feel as a traditional diesel or gasoline dispenser.
The CNG In A Box system’s 8-foot by 20-foot container is easy to ship and maintain due to its compact design. Its modular and novel design makes it plug-and-play on-site. In addition, these alternative fuel dispensers feature PCI-compliant pay-at-the-pump technology for a familiar and secure fueling experience, using the same dispensers and payment terminal interfaces as ordinary petroleum dispensers.
“Natural gas is produced at a relatively lower cost and is cleaner burning than gasoline or diesel fuel. Natural gas vehicles can show an emissions reduction of up to 80 percent compared to gasoline vehicles,” said GE ecomagination Vice President Mark Vachon. “Through ecomagination, we’ll continue to deliver to the industry innovative solutions that deliver both great economics and environmental performance. And the CNG In A Box system exemplifies this commitment.”
To learn more about the CNG In A Box system, visit www.ge.com. To learn more about ecomagination, GE’s commitment to imagine and build innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges while at the same time driving economic growth, visit www.ecomagination.com.
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