CNG News 5/12 What's In Your Tank Governor?
Gov. Jon Huntsman paid his own money to modify his state-owned Chevrolet Suburban last June to run on Compressed Natural Gas in Utah.
"Converting to CNG gives us an opportunity to promote energy security and support a clean-burning alternative," Governor Jon Huntsman, Utah
Also, Rajeev Kapoor, President and CEO of the company, announced plans that during the next 12 months they will introduce to market different models as Fiat 500, Linea and Grande Punto. This last one, which has a size superior to its competitors, will enjoy a better price in comparison to automobiles offered by Maruti's Swift, Hyundai's Getz and GM's U-VA. Whereas Fiat 500 will be completely imported from Italy, Linea and Grande Punto versions are going to be produced in facilities that the company has in Maharashtra.
Trains In Monterrey Mexico To Run On Electricity Produced By Biogas
Integral System for Ecological Management and Waste Processing (Simeprode), the public company of Monterrey 's Mexican city in charge of urban waste management, will connect a Biogas production plant of 5.3 MW that will serve to move the two train lines of this city.
Jorge Padilla Olvera, director of Simeprode, announced the arrival of five generators that once installed in the plant will turn waste to biogas. The metropolitan area of Monterrey is third in population in the country, with more than a million inhabitants. The five generators have a capacity of 5,3 MW and the energy produced will feed not only the two present lines but the new ones that will be inaugurated in a future extension. This system will allow trains to become disconnected from the Federal Electricity Commission.
Largest CNG Fueling Station In Peru Opens
Peruvian President Alan Garcia Perez, Minister of Energy and Mines Juan Valdivia Romero, U.S. Ambassador to Peru P. Michael McKinley and Andrew J. Littlefair, Clean Energy president and chief executive officer, were all on hand to inaugurate service at the station.
It is owned and operated by Clean Energy del Peru, a joint venture between Clean Energy and Energy Gas del Peru. With thousands of taxis being converted to CNG each month and thousands of buses targeted for replacement as well, the station, located near the downtown area, is the first of several fueling stations Clean Energy del Peru hopes to build.
The use of natural gas in the transportation sector supports the Peruvian government's fuel diversity objectives for public transportation and will help make optimal use of Peru's large domestic natural gas supply. Peru has the fifth-largest proven natural gas reserves in South America.
Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and biomethane as a fuel are proving to be a prominent drawcard at the 15th International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling (IFAT), currently underway in Munich. The fair features a world premiere showing of Dutch built Ravo street sweepers. The Ravo is powered by an Iveco natural gas engine, producing 136 hp and carrying a 2.9 tonne payload. On board fuel storage of 65 kgs provides enough fuel for an 8 hour shift without refueling. Also featured at IFAT were natural gas powered trucks and vans from Iveco and MercedesBenz.
Baytech Offers Dedicated And Bifuel Conversions for Heavy GM Trucks
Baytech Corporation has received 2008 EPA and CARB certifications for their compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane fueled GM 8.1L and 6.0L heavy-duty engines. The heavy-duty engines, now available for new 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles, are offered in both dedicated CNG or propane and dual fuel (CNG or gasoline and propane or gasoline) configurations in all 50 US states. Baytech's CNG and propane 8.1L engines are certified for use in the GMC Topkick/Chevrolet Kodiak C Series and Workhorse heavy-duty vehicles. The CNG and propane 6.0L engines are certified for use in the GMC/Chevrolet W4500, GMC Savanna/Chevrolet Express 4500 Cutaway Van, Isuzu NPR HD and Workhorse heavy-duty vehicles.
Baytech is proceeding with development and certification of CNG systems for light duty GM, Isuzu, and Workhorse vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine. Baytech expects to have CNG systems for these vehicles available for the 2009 model year. Contact: Richard Turner, Vice President 650 949-1976 sales@baytechcorp.com
Waste Management Begins New Landfill To Gas Project
Waste Management Inc. and Linde North America have agreed to work together to build a facility that will convert landfill gas into liquified natural gas at the Altamont landfill. The $15.5 million joint venture will receive grant assistance from the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the California Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The Houston based solid waste company said the facility is expected to produce up to 13,000 gallons of liquified natural gas a day when it begins operations in 2009.
Have You Read the Associated Press Article on Natural Gas Vehicles in Utah? Previously featured on Yahoo, Now On MSN Money-
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveonaCar/FillUpFor5DollarsYouCanInUtah.aspx
New Golden Gate Project Opens CNG Station To The Public
San Francisco's new city Green Taxi mandate has been boosted by a new contract with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel and provide operations and maintenance for the CNG fueling station located near the base of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio. The station currently provides fuel for shuttle buses serving residents of and tourists at the Presidio, adjacent to the city's Marina District. The agreement calls for opening the station to full public use by taxis and shuttles serving the City of San Francisco.
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FORTISTAR Agrees To Acquire Two More Landfill Gas To Energy Projects. |
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White Plains, New York, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, FORTISTAR is pleased to announce that it has agreed to purchase two operational landfill gas to energy projects from G2 Energy, a private developer. The projects, totaling 4.8 MWs, are located in Fort Worth, Texas and Boise, Idaho. Caterpillar Financial Services is providing debt for the acquisition. The seller will retain a limited interest in the projects. The acquisition is expected to close in about thirty days. Said Tom Gesicki, President of FORTISTAR Methane Group, "These two projects will fit seamlessly within the operating platform of the fifty on-line landfill gas-to-energy projects we currently own." |
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In addition, FORTISTAR is providing financing and construction management for three landfill gas-to-energy projects being constructed by the seller. These projects, totaling 8.0 MWs, are located in California, Texas, and Florida. Construction of the projects should be completed late this summer. Jon Maurer, Managing Director of FORTISTAR commented, "We are pleased to be supportive of developers' activities." |
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The White Plains, New York based FORTISTAR will have interests in fifty-nine green / renewable projects generating the equivalent of over 370 MWs after this acquisition is completed. This makes FORTISTAR one of the largest owners of landfill gas projects in the country with about 12% of operating landfill gas projects. Mark Comora, President of FORTISTAR, stated "FORTISTAR's objective is to increase our country's renewable/green energy capacity. It is win-win relationships with successful developers which will be an important part of achieving this goal." Contact: David Comora (914) 421-4900 dcomora@fortistar.com |
Tell Your State Legislators!
Natural Gas Vehicles Can Help Our Residents & Our Arizona Economy!
Click on the links for email addresses and physical addresses for our state legislators- (*I think regular letters sent by Postal service carry more weight than email*)
Arizona Senate Roster- http://azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp?Body=S
Arizona House Roster- http://azleg.gov/memberRoster.asp?Body=H
Arizona Governor Napolitano- azgov@az.gov or http://azgovernor.gov/Contact.asp
Don't forget to ask about NGV's whenever you can get by a new car dealership! Help them recognize the NGV advantage and the demand for them!
Natural Gas Vehicles are not for everyone, but could definantly play a greatly larger role in our countries energy independence and clean air efforts!
Drive Clean, Drive Cheaper, Drive Natural Gas!
Dave Clement
President/Owner
CNG Services of Arizona
Authorized FuelMaker Dealer for Arizona
Phone 480-461-5166
Cel. 480-789-1498
Fax 480-615-4338
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