Title:
Alternative Fuels in Heavy Goods Vehicle Transport in the Scandria Corridor - Liquefied Biomethane in Road Transportation
Author(s):
Johannesson, S.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
This feasibility study discusses the main factors involved in developing an infrastructure for LBG/LNG in the Scandria corridor and concludes as follows: LBG and LNG should be seen as complementary; to promote a high percentage of biomethane a well-defined certificate system must be developed; there is already the potential to supply the Scandria corridor with LNNG. In addition LBG will also be provided i n the corridor; the number of vehicle choices is low but it should be sufficient for a demonstration project; more models are expected after 2013-2014 when EURO VI will be in power; lack of standards for LBG/LNG components, refueling processes and fuel quality holds back the development of a European LBG/LNG market for trucks; development of a Scandria LBG/LNG corridor is already taking place in Sweden while the German market is one of the most difficult markets in Europe when it comes to introducing LBG/LNG for heavy duty trucks; from a market perspective the development of a Scandria corridor for LBG/LNG would not become the first choice for the parties interested in LBG/LNG; the expected call from the EU for "Demonstration of heavy duty vehicles running with liquefied methane" will be an opportunity to take the next steps in developing a Scandria corridor for LBG/LNG; there are many obstacles and uncertainties to overcome before the construction of a LBG/LNG corridor can be initiated but it is still seen as one of the most promising replacements for fossil diesel; the LBG/LNG corridor should be developed by gathering the most committed and interested players in the value chain.
Keywords:
biogas, liquefaction, transportation, alternative fuel vehicle
Topic:
Industrial Demonstration and Business Concepts
Subtopic:
Biofuels for transport
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4AO.8.2
Pages:
1831 - 1850
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-4AO.8.2
Price:
FREE
