Sludge Tanker Powered by Biomethane Completes Successful UK Trial
(Bioenergy Insight) A sludge tanker powered by bio-CNG (compressed natural gas) from CNG Fuels has completed a successful trial with UK firm GENeco, Wessex Water’s renewable energy company. The truck runs on 100% renewable and sustainable biomethane which is derived from waste and approved under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO).
According to Wessex Water, the truck was tested on routes that transport sludge from local treatment centres across the Wessex Water region, reducing carbon emissions and fuel costs. Peter Eaton, general manager of CNG Fuels, said: “The trial with GENeco was the first time a 6×2 CNG vehicle has been tested with a water company and I’m pleased to say that the vehicle performed exceptionally well on heavy and challenging work.
“The trial results showed a significant fuel cost saving of more than 40% and a carbon dioxide equivalent reduction of over 80% versus a comparable diesel vehicle.” READ MORE