Orbital will provide engine management expertise and development support to significantly improve the natural gas substitution rate on Mitchell’s existing LNG truck fleet.

Orbital Chief Executive Officer Terry Stinson said “The use of LNG in transport reduces the level of harmful greenhouse gas emissions, is less expensive and will complement Western Australia’s growing natural gas industry.

“This opportunity has the potential to create a local Australian based industry that can provide natural gas alternatives to the transport industry and has the potential for expansion in domestic and export LNG transport markets,” said Mr Stinson.