A CNG Fuels CNG station is made up of a pipeline that is connected to a nearby gas distribution pipeline system and compressors that draw gas out of the gas pipeline. Once compressed, the gas is stored in ground storage modules before being dispensed into vehicles.

When a vehicle arrives at the forecourt area, the vehicle pulls up next to the dispenser. The driver then attaches the refuelling nozzle to the refuelling receptacle on the vehicle. Customers are provided with refuelling fobs and this is now presented to the fuel management system reader. Once the customer fob has been accepted by the system, the driver presses the “start” button on the dispenser. The dispenser will stop automatically when the refuelling is done. The driver then removes the refuelling nozzle and drives away. The driver is not required to use any Personal Protective Equipment and there is no risk of getting “smelly hands” when refuelling with Bio-CNG.

To refuel an HGV with 500 mile range takes approximately 5-7 minutes.

No, CNG Fuels’ refuelling stations do not process anything on site. Natural gas is drawn out of a pipeline and compressed, without adding or removing anything from it. In the unlikely event there is a leak on site, the natural gas (which is lighter than air) would quickly rise and dissipate into the air. It would not cause any ground contamination.

CNG is odourless when first produced but an odorant is added after production for safety purposes, so leaks can be detected.

No, CNG is lighter than air, which means that in the unlikely event there is a leak, then fuel would quickly rise and dissipate into the air. Petrol or diesel can cause pools on the ground in the event a leak occurs on a vehicle, which increases the risk of potential fires compared to CNG.

No, the compressors are housed within enclosed “soundproofed” 20ft containers, which means there is negligible noise when compressors are running. The noise from vehicles entering or exiting the refuelling station will be less than comparable diesel vehicles as gas engines are approximately 50% quieter than diesel engines.

No, CNG Fuels does not create the Bio-CNG for its refuelling stations.

CNG Trucks are 50% quieter and emit up to 90% less Carbon than traditional diesel trucks. As well as decarbonising the local area we are able to help local businesses who operate CNG Trucks. With the cost-saving that comes with utilising Bio-CNG Trucks, businesses can reinvest that cost-saving into other parts of their business.