Eneva, a natural gas operator, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Virtu LNG’s truck fleet, starting in January 2025. This fuel will be used for the logistics and distribution operations of Yara Brasil, a global leader in plant nutrition.

The initiative will begin in Maranhão and is expected to expand to other states. The transportation contract was signed on September 24 at the ROG-e fair, a major oil and gas event.

Yara will transport 50,000 tons of fertilizers per year using LNG-powered trucks provided by Eneva. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and cut NOx and SOx emissions by 90%.

Source: Grandes Construções / Exame   

Revista Grandes Construções – Brasil ganha primeiro corredor de transporte pesado a gás natural (grandesconstrucoes.com.br)

PSR Analysis: Reduction of GHG, NOx and SOx is possible with the elimination of infrastructure bottlenecks to allow the penetration of Natural Gas Trucks in Brazil. Private initiative is doing by itself while the government tries to meet all stakeholder requests but does not move with Heavy Transportation decarbonization. All in all, the movement is in line with our forecasts of NG penetration increase for next several years. PSR

 Fabio Ferraresi is Director Business Development-South America for Power Systems Research

Eneva, a natural gas operator, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Virtu LNG’s truck fleet, starting in January 2025. This fuel will be used for the logistics and distribution operations of Yara Brasil, a global leader in plant nutrition.

The initiative will begin in Maranhão and is expected to expand to other states. The transportation contract was signed on September 24 at the ROG-e fair, a major oil and gas event.

Yara will transport 50,000 tons of fertilizers per year using LNG-powered trucks provided by Eneva. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and cut NOx and SOx emissions by 90%.

Source: Grandes Construções / Exame   

Revista Grandes Construções – Brasil ganha primeiro corredor de transporte pesado a gás natural (grandesconstrucoes.com.br)

PSR Analysis: Reduction of GHG, NOx and SOx is possible with the elimination of infrastructure bottlenecks to allow the penetration of Natural Gas Trucks in Brazil. Private initiative is doing by itself while the government tries to meet all stakeholder requests but does not move with Heavy Transportation decarbonization. All in all, the movement is in line with our forecasts of NG penetration increase for next several years. PSR

Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development South America, for Power Systems Research

With the increasing penetration of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) network across India, many cities may transition from conventional diesel-powered vehicles to CNG for the last mile.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) could be a favorable option for heavy and long hauls due to its higher energy density and hence a lower payload penalty and potential range, a lower carbon footprint/noise levels and its cryogenic temperatures which makes it a theft-proof fuel option.

At the same time, the use of HPDI (High-Pressure Direct Injection), a system that enables heavy–duty trucks to operate on natural gas with diesel- like performance would also aid in the switch to LNG.

Companies Consider LNG. Many companies are developing LNG-powered options, and several partnerships have been created to develop LNG-powered units.

• Volvo Trucks India showcased its LNG-powered FM 420 4×2 tractor at Auto Expo 2023. The company plans to use this truck to meet the growing demand for long-haul applications such as e-commerce, where timely and speedy delivery are expected.

• FPT Industrial has acquired a minority stake in Blue Energy Motors, which will further strengthen the future of LNG trucks in the country, as well as the development of the next-generation heavy-duty electric (BEV) truck platform for the Indian market.
• GreenLine Logistics, an LNG-fueled heavy trucking logistics company, has entered into an LNG supply agreement with Baidyanath LNG Private Limited.

Source: ET Auto.com  Read The Article

PSR Analysis: Transportation options are plentiful, but they are limited when it comes to heavy-duty long-haul transportation. Electrification in this segment faces challenges of cost, range, and infrastructure. Although hydrogen is a possible alternative, it may take up to 5-7 years to become commercially viable.

Therefore, we believe that LNG is the best solution for immediate adoption in long-distance transportation and can aid the transition to green trucking. Additionally, LNG fuel is cost-effective and has a superior emissions profile compared to other options.   PSR

Aditya Kondejkar is Research Analyst – South Asia Operations, for Power Systems Research