Liquified Natural Gas

FUELING CA WITH LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS

Liquified natural gas (LNG) is an alternative fuel for vehicles, stored as a super-cooled liquid to reduce its volume for transportation and storage efficiency. It is used in specialized vehicles or engines adapted to manage LNG’s extremely low temperatures. Compared to traditional fuels like gasoline or diesel, LNG offers different emissions characteristics and can affect engine performance. Refueling an LNG-powered vehicle requires access to specialized facilities due to its storage requirements. While LNG can be cost-effective depending on market prices and supply, it necessitates a unique infrastructure for handling and distribution. Vehicles operating on LNG may also require specialized safety training and equipment for handling the cryogenic fuel.

LEARN below about the BENEFITS and OBSTACLES of choosing LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS to fuel your transportation.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • As of 2023, global trade in liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached approximately 500 million metric tons.
  • LNG can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 30% compared to coal and by 20% compared to oil when used for power generation.
  • In 2022, the U.S. exported approximately 85 million metric tons of LNG, making it one of the top exporters globally.
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Citations

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Zhang, J., et al. (2019). The use of liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel in freight transport. ScienceDirect. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com

International Gas Union. (2023). World LNG Report 2023. International Gas Union. Retrieved August 15, 2024, from https://www.igu.org/resources/world-lng-report-2023/

U.S. Department of Energy. (2023). Liquefied natural gas (LNG) – Benefits and considerations. U.S. Department of Energy. Retrieved August 15, 2024, from https://www.energy.gov/fe/science-innovation/technology-development/liquefied-natural-gas

U.S. Energy Information Administration. (2023). LNG exports by country. U.S. Energy Information Administration. Retrieved August 15, 2024, from https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/ng_move_expc_s1_a.htm