Sunday, September 23, 2012

Replies Welcomed: CNG/LNG Vehicles in the Williston Basin

A reader sent the following by comment: curious if anyone has any input.
I am curious about the interest in CNG/LNG vehicles in the Williston Basin. 
I have been studying the status and potential of the market, in ND and elsewhere, and the roadblocks. 
Maybe other readers will comment. I hope so. Specifically: 
1. Do you, or your businesses use CNG now? 
2. If not, do you or your businesses plan to use CNG in the future? 
3. If not, do you, or your businesses, want CNG vehicles? 
4. If yes, what motivates you, or your businesses? 
5. If not, why not? 
6. What price is needed to motivate you (if any will)? a. Equal to gasoline or diesel is enough. b. At least ____ % less than gasoline or diesel is required. c. Up to ____ % less than gasoline or diesel is OK. 
7. Do you know enough about CNG vehicles to have a firm opinion? 
8. What are your main questions about CNG vehicles? 
I have the same questions for LNG.
It seems one might start with Heckmann/Power Fuels. I am really eager to see if/how Heckmann affects the CNG/LNG trucking industry in North Dakota.

I don't know if Heckmann can do it alone in North Dakota or if Heckmann and ONEOK create a joint enterprise to set up the refueling stations. Wouldn't it be a hoot if Love's partners with them? It wouldn't be the first time Love's re-invented itself

4 comments:

  1. Maybe the US Post Office Should be considering this. Government fleets also could benefit. They could work together to set up refueling stations. If necessary allowing public access for a fee.

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    1. President Eisenhower had the vision for an interstate highway system. This administration can't even see the benefits of a natural gas refueling stations along that same system.

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  2. I believe HEK has contracted with Encana for refueling it vehicles at some locations.

    Encana's Mobile LNG fueling vehicles:

    http://www.lngglobal.com/lng-for-fuel/encana-fueling-solutions.html

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    1. Wow, that's a great link/story with great photos: mobile refueling station -- very, very clever. It's hard to keep up with everything.

      And, yes, HEK has contracted with Encana. I'm looking for "good things" to come out of Heckmann in North Dakota; I hope they don't disappoint me. Smile.

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