SUPPLY
EVENTS
Fuel for the
future
The grand opening of United Ag and
Apache’s CNG station marks progress
in closing the CNG gap in Texas and
promotes a better option for the future.
photos and story by Rachael Eilts
u
nited Ag and Apache came one step
closer to closing Texas’ CNG gap
with the opening of the first compressed natural gas fueling outlet between
Houston and Corpus Christi. The two new
fuel dispensers were official unveiled at the
grand opening, held January 14, 2014. The
event included several speakers and a display
of a variety of CNG vehicles. United Ag’s own
fleet now includes CNG trucks, which were
also on display.
Speakers included representatives from
United Ag and Apache, as well as Texas
Railroad Commissioner David Porter, who
has launched a natural gas vehicle initiative.
“As part of this initiative, I have been working
to bring together fleets who want to own and
operate natural gas vehicles and station developers who can fill in the gaps in the fueling
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infrastructures,” Porter said.
Porter said his goal is to encourage increased usage of natural gas as transportation
fuel, citing that these fuels can cut emissions
by up to 30 percent when compared to traditional diesel and gasoline vehicles. He said the
opening of United Ag’s station is an important
step in bringing natural gas to consumers.
“Owners of natural-gas vehicles should be
able to travel the state with complete confide