Compressed Natural Gas

The U.S. has an abundance of domestic natural gas. Inventory of natural gas in the U.S. is at record levels with estimates of more than a 100-year supply. This helps to keep natural gas prices stable.

According to the American Gas Association (AGA), the U.S. transportation sector depends on petroleum-based fuels such as gasoline and diesel for 94% of our nation’s fuel. The utilization of domestic energy sources like natural gas will reduce our dependence on foreign oil while providing a cleaner burning fuel, which will benefit our environment.

CNG is environmentally friendly – natural gas is one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels today. Because CNG fuel systems are completely sealed, CNG vehicles produce no evaporative emissions.

Natural gas vehicles produce the fewest emissions of all other fuels:

• Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 20%-30%
• Reducing carbon monoxide (CO) emissions up to 75%
• Reducing nitrogen oxide (NO) emissions by approximately 50%
• Reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by 55%

American Gas Association research states that driving with natural gas can cut costs by approximately 50%. The national average cost of CNG is about $2.00 per gasoline gallon equivalent.

Natural gas in the form of CNG also yields economic benefits for vehicle operators. This is because it burns cleaner than gasoline or diesel – leading to a reduction in maintenance costs, extending the life of fleet vehicles, reducing in-service conditions and improving engine efficiency.

CNG can power a wide range of transportation options. From fleet and light-duty vehicles to heavy-duty trucking, off-road and marine applications, CNG powered vehicles are becoming more popular.

Today, there are more than 1,500 CNG fueling stations in the U.S. Cities and states are looking to convert to natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

Of new refuse vehicles purchased, 55% run on natural gas as do 35% of new city transit buses. In addition, our national CNG refueling infrastructure is growing each year – seeing a 94% growth in refueling stations since 2009.

CNG vehicles are safer than gasoline or diesel vehicles. NGVs meet the same safety standards as gasoline and diesel vehicles. Natural gas fuel tank cylinders are stronger and thicker than diesel or gasoline tanks, and natural gas is non-toxic, lighter than air and dissipates rapidly when released.

For more than 50 years, we have been operating and maintaining compression equipment.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation meets the energy needs of customers through a legacy of expertise in natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, marketing, propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing. Now, we are drawing upon our experience in new ways to bring customers a range of energy solutions.

Our expertise includes:

• Analyzing your fleet and operation profile.
• Advising on conversion operations for your existing fleet.
• Financing, designing and building either a publicly accessible fueling station, or a tailored private fueling solution (We can construct all required infrastructure to support CNG fueling stations that fit the needs of the end user.)
• Managing site preparation, permits, equipment certification, fuel supply, project construction and ongoing operations/ maintenance.

We have relationships with vendors, including CNG station design firms, construction companies and engine providers. We are also a member of key associations such as Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA).