Our Product

Benefits of LNG

Lower fuel costs

LNG achieves significant fuel savings when compared to diesel, particularly for:

• High mileage heavy duty vehicles operating semi trailer, B Double or road train configurations;
• Refuse collection, concrete delivery, urban bus fleets (or similar); and
• Remote power generation.

Improved air quality

• When used in modern engines, LNG produces significantly less particulate matter and nitrogen oxides than equivalent diesel engines.
• Lower particulate matter emissions from modern engines can increase the life and reduce maintenance on the diesel particulate filter.

Reduced Greenhouse Gas Production

• Natural gas has entrained 23% less carbon dioxide compared to diesel on a per energy unit basis (National Greenhouse Factors Handbook, 5 July 2011).
• The Westport GX LNG engine has been certified to meet the ADR 80/03 emissions standards with the use of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) as used on the ADR 80/03 diesel engines.  Because the engine-out emissions of particulate matter (PM) from the GX engine is less than the base diesel, the DFP loading and regeneration is correspondingly reduced, leading to longer life and lower maintenance of the DPF on a GX-powered prime-mover. 
• Testing of GX engines at various emission levels have consistently shown 20-30% reduction in greenhouse gasses (GHG’s) relative to the base diesel engine.  This result is due to the high efficiency and low methane emissions of Westport’s High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) system used on the GX engine.
• Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas emissions from LNG powered engines will vary according to the engine technology, combustion cycle, level of LNG substitution, and the sophistication of technology incorporated within the LNG engine system.

Less noise

• Natural gas vehicles are noticeably quieter to operate when compared to equivalent diesel powered vehicles, making them particularly suitable for urban fleet operators specialising in overnight deliveries and other noise sensitive locations.

Safe to use

• LNG is non toxic and non corrosive.
• LNG is safely stored and transported at low pressure (up to 8 bar), when compared to the high pressure storage of CNG which may be up to 30 bar.
• The vehicle and refuelling equipment is designed to meet stringent Australian and International Standards so the operator is never exposed to the fuel during refuelling.
• EVOL LNG drivers and workshop employees receive introductory LNG training and regular refresher training at each customer site.
• Stringent equipment and safety standards, as well as protective equipment and clothing ensure the safe handling and use of LNG (which is extremely cold and generally stored at around minus 135°C).

Security of supply

• Australia has abundant resources of natural gas and using LNG will reduce our reliance on imported diesel.
• Using locally produced fuels like LNG will help Australia become more self sufficient in its future energy needs and provides a level of diversity in the total energy mix.

Fast refuelling

• Vehicle refuelling time is the same as high flow diesel. Typical refuelling time to add 1000 litres of LNG to a vehicle’s tanks is less than 10 minutes.

Proven

• In Australia alone there are more than 200 trucks operating on LNG, as well as a number of remote power stations taking advantage of this alternative fuel.

Our Supply

The LNG facility, located at Kwinana WA, is a world class production facility, capable of producing 175 tonnes of LNG per day. It has significantly expanded the availability of LNG in Western Australia for the heavy duty vehicle, industrial and remote power station markets.

The facility benefits from in excess of 20 years experience, operational support and knowledge gained from its sister LP gas processing facility.

EVOL LNG also has a secure supply of LNG from APA in Dandenong, Victoria. This product will supply the initial needs of the east coast markets and further supply projects will be added as demand grows.

Refueller Network

EVOL LNG refuelling station technology combines unique industry knowledge, innovation and practical experience gained in Australia. The stations are self-service, highly sophisticated units with various built-in safety controls.

Drivers access the refuelling facility with a swipe card that records the refuelling details and integrates with back office customer reporting and invoicing.

Storage and Transport

By liquefying natural gas, its volume is reduced approximately 600 times. This makes it easier and cheaper to transport over longer distances and store in large quantities when compared to CNG.

LNG is stored in twin skinned, vacuum insulated storage vessels, specifically built to hold LNG (including vehicle fuel tanks). Essentially LNG storage tanks are larger versions of a typical “thermos” flask. They are a “tank within a tank”, with a vacuum between both vessels. They are inherently very strong and built to strict international codes and standards.

Our fleet

Our distribution network comprises of a company-owned fleet of 24 LNG tankers and 15 LNG fuelled vehicles.

Each year, our fleet travels over 2.5 million kilometres delivering in excess of 120 million litres of LNG to the heavy duty vehicles, industrial and power generation markets across Australia.