Bio-CNG for heavy goods vehicles cuts carbon emissions by up to 90% and reduces lifetime vehicle costs compared to diesel.
Capable of refuelling up to 50 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) per day, Flogas has opened Ireland’s first dedicated Bio-CNG refeuelling self-service station in north county Dublin.
Flogas says that the new station will be capable of cutting 9,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum compared to diesel-fuelled HGVs.
“Bio-CNG represents not just a fuel, but a promise—a promise of a greener, more efficient future for commercial transportation”
The station will support large companies who want to make the switch to Bio-CNG and reduce their Scope 3 emissions.
The new 2,900 square metre self-service station will be located at FoodCentral in St Margarets, north county Dublin.
Operated by Certa, a sister company to Flogas, this self-service station will offer convenient access to Bio-CNG 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It will support companies with existing Bio-CNG HGV fleets and those looking to make the switch.
What is Bio-CNG?
Bio-CNG (Bio Compressed Natural Gas) is a compressed version of biomethane, a renewable gas that can be transported through the existing gas network infrastructure. Biomethane is generated from the breaking down of organic matter such as food waste, animal slurry and energy crops through a process called anaerobic digestion. Bio-CNG production therefore reduces carbon emissions by using organic waste materials that would otherwise go to landfills.
Ireland’s commercial transport sector is currently viewed as one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. While electricity is a proven alternate fuel for private vehicles, electric solutions are currently not a viable option for HGVs. Bio-CNG can support fleet operators and other businesses to address this challenge as it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional HGV fuels like diesel.
Bio-CNG can be produced domestically by Anaerobic Digestor facilities – reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The alternative fuel produces fewer emissions (over 90% less carbon) compared to traditional transport fuels.
Bio-CNG production uses organic waste materials that would otherwise go to landfills. It helps manage waste more efficiently and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
“As we stand at the forefront of Ireland’s sustainable energy revolution, Flogas is proud to unveil the Republic of Ireland’s first ever dedicated Bio-CNG refuelling self-service station,” said John Rooney, managing director at Flogas.
“Bio-CNG represents not just a fuel, but a promise—a promise of a greener, more efficient future for commercial transportation. Bio-CNG for heavy goods vehicles can cut carbon emissions by up to 90% and can reduce the lifetime vehicle costs compared to diesel vehicles, which is in line with DCC’s strategy – Cleaner Energy in Your Power. We would encourage any business thinking of making the switch to Bio-CNG to get in touch with our dedicated team of energy experts at Flogas,” he added.
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