LNG or Liquefied Natural Gas, is exceptionally suited for the transport industry. In the United States and several countries in Europe, it is already being used in large scale. DCB Energy acts as an advocate for entering this alternative fuel type in the Netherlands. 

LNG burns cleaner than diesel since it emits 90% less particulates and nitrogen. It also has a reduced emission of 15%-25% CO2. An LNG engine is 50% quieter than a diesel engine, paving the road for longer time-windows to let trucks enter city centres. LNG offers a large operating range and is cost-competing with diesel. Pressurised, LNG becomes 600 times smaller than natural gas, making it more efficient to store and transport. Because natural gas is extracted around the globe, price-stability of LNG will be much larger than that of diesel. 

Soon, LNG will be available at our TruckEasy stations in Delft and Roosendaal. Shortly thereafter, another eight filling stations will be prepared to supply LNG to price and environment conscious transporters in the Netherlands. 

    General

  • +How much can you save using LNG?

    Investments in trucks on LNG can be earned back within e few years. The exact winnings and time frame depend among others on the type of truck and the type of transport. Our agents will gladly help you explain and calculate this in more details. 

  • +What is the difference between LNG and CNG?

    CNG, or Compressed Natural Gas, is natural gas under high pressure. Both are 90% methane (CH4), but the energy density of CNG is much lower than that of LNG, giving an action radius of about 30%, with a comparable tank volume. This makes CNG much less viable for heavy transport.

  • +What is the difference between LNG and LPG?

    LNG and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) are two completely different substances. LNG is liquid methane (CH4) and LPG is liquid petroleum gas (propane - C3H8). Even the production of both fuels is different: methane is won directly from the earth while LPG is created in a refinery. In case of leakage, LNG will dissipate as a gas while LPG will form a flammable 'blanket' over the ground, as it is heavier than air. Compared to LPG, LNG is a much safer fuel. 

  • +What is BIO LNG?

    BIO LNG is the same as normal LNG, but from a different origin. BIO LNG can for example be gained by burning garbage. As the logistics chain is not yet ready for this, LNG will be a transitional fuel for BIO LNG in the coming years. This will also be the case for DCB Energy.