NATURAL GAS FUEL ADVANTAGES

Natural gas is one of the world's most abundant sources of primary energy.

North America’s domestic reserves of natural gas have grown dramatically due to advancements in horizontal drilling and the natural abundance of shale gas formations.

In diesel equivalent gallons (DEG), customers today can expect savings of US$1.00 to US$2.00 per DEG.  Projections indicate that fuel savings will increase over time as global demand for oil increases.  Potential annual fuel savings are dependent on operating characteristics and can be estimated using Westport HD's Annual Fuel Savings Estimator.

The Westport HD engine sets the benchmark for reducing air contaminants from heavy-duty trucks. Natural gas is composed primarily of methane, and burns more cleanly than diesel fuel or gasoline because it has more hydrogen relative to carbon.  The low carbon content of natural gas burned with HPDI efficiency reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 21–27%.

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North America has an extensive network of interstate piping to deliver natural gas from well to end user.  Many of the large natural gas sources are located near high volume goods movement corridors. Outside those areas, LNG provides the same mobility as traditional liquid fuels, ensuring nationwide natural gas availability.