What is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?
CNG is natural gas that has been compressed for vehicle use. CNG remains as a gas, not a liquid like LPG. Natural gas can also be liquefied at about minus 160 degrees to form liquefied natural gas or LNG.
Are CNG and LPG the same?
CNG and LPG are not the same. CNG is made up primarily of naturally occurring methane and is used in homes, restaurants and factories for cooking and heating. LPG is made from a mixture of propane and methane.
What are the benefits of CNG?
Lower running costs, reduced emissions and potentially more stable pricing.
How is CNG sold?
CNG is sold in kilograms. The pump will display a price per kilogram.
How many CNG vehicles are there in Australia?
There are more than 3000 CNG vehicle in Australia, made up of buses, machinery, commercial trucks and a small number of passenger vehicles. There are estimated to be more than 13 million natural gas vehicles globally, with the majority powered by CNG.
What types of CNG vehicles are available?
There are three types of CNG vehicles: a vehicle which only runs on CNG; dual fuel vehicles where it can run on either CNG or petrol; and dual-vehicle (limited to heavy-duty applications) where the engine runs on CNG but uses diesel fuel for ignition assistance.
How does CNG fuel-range compare with other fuel products?
Fuel economy depends on many variables including the type of vehicle, tank capacity and the way it is driven. A single fuel CNG vehicle (i.e.one tank, no petrol or diesel) will typically have a reduced range due to lower density of gas compared to liquid fuels.
Where will CNG be located at the Tullamarine site?
CNG is available to all customers, provided their vehicle is compatible. It will be available in the diesel refuelling area alongside diesel, Vortex Diesel and AdBlue (a non-fuel product).
What are the growth prospects of CNG in Australia?
Like any fuel product, the future prospects of CNG will be dependent on the economics relative to other fuel options. Caltex will continue to provide a broad range of fuel products where and when customers need them. Our focus will always be on our customers. Our strategy is to work alongside them to provide whatever fuels they require.
Is CNG taxed?
CNG attracts both excise and GST.
What will the pump price be?
The approximate pump price will be $1.60 per kilo of CNG and will vary based on the market and changes to cost price and taxes.
How does CNG compare to diesel?
One kilogram of CNG is equivalent to approximately 1.4 litres of diesel.
Where can I find more information about CNG?
