Cummins Education and Thought Leadership: What is the Current State of the Natural Gas Refueling Infrastructure?

In the United States, natural gas is the number one alternative fuel for commercial vehicles. It burns clean and it can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Switching to natural gas engines comes with many benefits, but let’s focus on their refueling infrastructure.
What are the different natural gas production facilities?

Natural gas is primarily obtained from fossil resources. In the United States, a trend known as the Shale Revolution has caused the domestic production of natural gas to nearly double in 20 years. Natural gas is abundant, relatively cheap, and widely available. This fuel provides natural gas engines with great economic benefits.

Methane, the main constituent of natural gas, can also be obtained in a renewable way by fermenting organic waste. The gas manufactured in that manner is known as renewable natural gas (RNG). RNG can be fully interchangeable with traditional natural gas. The industrial production of RNG is experiencing a boom driven by a growing demand. In 2020, there were 157 facilities producing RNG. By the end of 2021, this number had grown to 230.

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