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