Shell announced that it plans to have Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) available for heavy-duty fleet customers beginning in 2012 at select Shell Flying J truck stops in Alberta, Canada.
Shell is pursuing engineering and regulatory permits to produce LNG by 2013 at its Jumping Pound gas processing facility in the foothills of Alberta, Canada. Pending regulatory approval, it will be the first investment of its kind for Shell globally and will include production facilities and downstream infrastructure. Until then, LNG will be supplied to the Shell Flying J truck stops from third-party supply agreements.
“ With an abundance of natural gas and a growing need for low-emission transportation fuels, today signals a very important step for a significant North American resource ,” said Marvin Odum, president, Shell Oil Company . “ Our strong portfolio and worldwide LNG leadership puts us in a unique position to grow LNG in key markets. And, to meet growing demand, natural gas for larger fleet vehicles delivers reduced emissions and offers a cost-competitive alternative to other fuels. ”
“ As global demand for transportation fuels increases, including for LNG, Shell is well positioned to meet this demand. LNG can provide great advantages for our commercial customers as a future energy solution in transportation. LNG will be a welcome addition to Shell’s portfolio of quality transportation fuels ,” said Odum.
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Shell is also actively developing new business opportunities with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to substitute LNG for diesel and propane in a number of industrial sectors such marine, on-road trucking, rail, mining and oil and gas drilling applications. Some of these include:
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Source: Shell, September 8, 2011;