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ABMARC paints rosy future for CNG vehicles

ABMARC has released a report forecasting the future uptake of compressed natural gas (CNG) use in light and commercial vehicles. The report provides insight into resource availability, Australian natural gas connection density mapped down to capital city level, local and international government policy review, and price forecasting—including projections of the alternative fuels excise and proposed carbon tax in July 2015, analysis of natural gas vehicle systems and operating characteristics, and a comprehensive calculator which allows users to determine the potential benefits of switching to CNG for their specific fleet. Some figures from the report are outlined below and opposite.

Pipeline Industry recognises importance of gas

Mon, 24 October 2011 Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) President Mr Peter Cox, has spoken at the APIA's annual convention and exhibition in Sydney stating that an 'unprecedented level of activity in the piepeline sector' to the tune of $A20 billion is diue to the expansion of the CSG projects in Queensland and the bourgeoning LNG industry in Western Australia, also stating that "the pipeline sector which will continue in line with the increased use of gas,”.

Australia’s diesel trucks to receive latest LNG technology

Thu, 29 September 2011 American Power Group and American Power Group International, both subsidiaries of GreenMan Technologies, have signed an agreement with Wesfarmers LNG to exclusively market, sell and distribute APG’s V5000HD Aftermarket Dual-Fuel System to the diesel engine truck industry in Australia.

A home-grown home refueller

Thu, 28 April 2011 OES CNG is in the final stages of developing its compressed natural gas home refuelling stations. Gas Today profiles the technology and the development of the CNG-fuelled vehicles market.

A home-grown home refueller

OES CNG is in the final stages of developing its compressed natural gas home refuelling stations. Gas Today profiles the technology and the development of the CNG-fuelled vehicles market.

Fuel for thought

The Federal Government is planning to introduce an alternative fuel excise, which will include a tax on natural gas fuels for transport. Gas Today looks at the proposed tax and its effect on the natural gas-powered vehicle industry.

Get ahead – get to FutureGAS 2011!

Australia’s whole-of-industry gas conference and exhibition, FutureGAS 2011, is returning to Brisbane in March with an expanded program, larger exhibition and the ever-popular networking events.

iGas: break-through application for gas to fuel large highway trucks

The new, patented iGas system could drive a new generation of CNG-fuelled interstate highway trucks, says Chief Executive Officer Paul Whiteman. He tells Gas Today all about the technology and its application.

CNG refuelling range revealed

Thu, 4 November 2010 OES CNG has decided upon the model line-up for its range of at-home compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle refuellers.

Canberra’s first CNG refuelling station opened

Wed, 20 October 2010 ActewAGL has launched its first compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station at Fyshwick in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Wholesale gas STTM launched

Thu, 2 September 2010 The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has launched the market-based wholesale gas balancing mechanism at hubs in Sydney and Adelaide.

Western Australia – an economy built on gas

Western Australia is the nation’s largest producer and consumer of natural gas. As production rates decline in current gas fields, new developments are required to meet increasing demand from both domestic and international markets. Balancing the needs of gas producers and the state’s biggest gas consumers is an ongoing process in Western Australia.

DBNGP satisfies WA’s appetite for gas

The most recent expansion of the Australia’s largest gas transmission pipeline, the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, is now complete. Stage 5B saw total of 440 km of pipeline installed across 11 looping sections.

Electric heaters in hot water

In mid-2009, the Australian Federal Government launched an initiative to phase out greenhouse gas-intensive hot water systems, starting from 2010. Gas Today looks at what this means for gas hot water systems.

How do you BBQ?

Natural gas - it’s a quarter of the cost of LPG and it never runs out, yet the number of barbeques running on it are far outnumbered by their LPG counterparts. Gas Today takes a look at a largely untapped market for the gas appliances sector.

Make your mark on the industry at FutureGAS 2011!

In 2011, FutureGAS will be bigger than ever. Targeting more delegates, speakers and exhibitors, the event is moving to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre to ensure there is room for all!

Getting there with gas

Natural gas continues to be adopted as a fuel source for transport vehicles around the globe. Gas Today brings you the latest in natural gas vehicle news.

Australian NGV association established

Wed, 2 June 2010 The Australian natural gas vehicles industry has come together to form a new association, NGV Australia, which has held a workshop in Melbourne to establish its near-term priorities.

CNG public transport faces clean diesel roadblock

Stephanie Clancy reports on the challenges facing the widespread uptake of compressed natural gas technology in Australia’s public transport systems.

Bluewater wins contract for Eni’s Kitan field

Thu, 28 January 2010 Bluewater Energy Services has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Eni Australia for the chartering, operation and maintenance of the floating production, storage and offtake vessel (FPSO) Glas Dowr in the offshore Kitan Oil Field, located in the Timor Sea.