Benefits of CNG
CNG overview
CNG is a method of providing natural gas to communities that are not currently served by gas distribution infrastructure – communities traditionally outside of cities.
It gives local communities further choice in what fuels they use. It brings natural gas to those who would not otherwise be able to benefit from its use.
CNG can be used in place of diesel and LPG in many circumstances and has a number of advantages; it is cheaper, safer and cleaner than diesel and many other traditional fuels.
Industrial, commercial, agricultural and government operations can all benefit by conversion to CNG from their existing diesel or LPG fuel source. In addition, CNG can fuel vehicle fleets and heavy transport.
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What is CNG?
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is natural gas which has been compressed, increasing the amount of natural gas that can be stored in a cylinder or tank. This makes it easier to transport large volumes of natural gas via road and to store it at its final destination.
It is still in gaseous form in the cylinder or tank.
CNG can then be depressurised and used as natural gas would be for a range of applications.
moreCNG v LPG.
LPG is a mixture of propane and butane, which are gasses that are a by-product of oil and gas production. These gasses are converted to a liquid by compressing them.
CNG is natural gas (methane) that has been pressurised so that it takes up less space and is therefore easier to transport and store. Natural gas is from the same family as propane and butane, but is lighter, burns cleaner and has a higher ignition point.
moreHow will it work?
CCNG will be created at facilities near the communities that will be served by Clean Energy Gas Australia. The natural gas will usually be supplied from local gas production facilities and fields.
From the facility CNG will be transported by truck in purpose built cylinders. At the place of delivery the full cylinders on the truck can be swapped with the empty cylinders on site, or for larger users the gas can be transferred from the truck to the users’ cylinders or tanks.
Natural gas will flow from the cylinders or tanks to the equipment in place of the previously used fuel.
Before the equipment can use natural gas it must be converted from LPG or diesel. The process for that conversion will depend on the individual pieces of equipment.