North America’s largest provider of renewable natural gas (RNG), Clean Energy Fuels Corp., has announced a series of new refuelling and maintenance agreements across Western Canada as fleets continue to turn to natural gas to reduce emissions and lower operating costs. Through its partnership with Tourmaline, the company has also recently added stations in Grande Prairie and Chilliwack, making it easier for long-haul fleets to operate on cleaner and more affordable compressed natural gas (CNG).
According to Clean Energy Fuels, these new agreements reflect growing confidence in natural gas engine technology, particularly with the rollout of Cummins’ 15-litre X15N engine, which has opened the door for more long-haul and heavy-duty operators to make the switch.
With stations operating in Edmonton, Calgary, Kamloops, Grande Prairie, and the newly opened Chilliwack location, fleets now have greater access to low-carbon CNG fueling solutions that support line-haul, long-haul, regional, and return-to-base operations.
Canada has a strong business case for natural gas. This is a demanding market, and the Cummins X15N engine closes the technology gap for fleets that haul heavy and put a lot of miles on the truck every year. High utilization of a predictable fuel that costs 40-50 percent less than diesel definitely accelerates the environmental benefits and payback on the upfront investment. As we continue to grow our fueling network, we are delivering a compelling value proposition for the industry, said Cody Brookwell, Director of Sales and Business Development at Clean Energy.
Fleets across multiple sectors
The fleets span refuse, freight, logistics, and oilfield services sectors and will add dozens of natural gas trucks to roads throughout British Columbia (BC) and Alberta (AB) in Western Canada.
Nortrans Freight Management, a leading carrier in BC and one of the first fleets in Canada to deploy the Cummins X15N engine, has ordered five additional X15N-equipped trucks following a successful trial.
The company is expanding its X15N fleet after seeing strong performance in its operations.
Clean Energy has been a cornerstone of our CNG adoption strategy in Western Canada. Over the past two years, we’ve invested more than CA$3 million in new CNG tractors, the largest capital investment in our company’s 35-year history. That level of investment requires a partner we can trust, and a technology that works for our operations. We have both of those with the Cummins X15N engine and Clean Energy. The X15N natural gas engine delivers economics, scalability, practicality, and environmental responsibility in one solution, said Alexander Norman, General Manager at Nortrans Freight Management.
Mullen Dedicated Logistics is planning to add seven new Cummins X15N trucks to its growing fleet of CNG-powered vehicles.
The fleet will be fueling at Clean Energy Tourmaline’s network of stations, and the expansion builds on the company’s existing investment in natural gas transportation.
We are proud to partner with Clean Energy and support the development of commercial-grade infrastructure across western Canada. The Cummins X15N engine has performed well in our operation, delivering the same performance and reliability we would expect from our diesel-powered equipment. Equally important, our drivers love the trucks, which has helped make the transition a success, said Ed Sherbinski, President at Mullen Dedicated Logistics.
GFL Environmental, one of the largest environmental services companies in North America, is adding three Cummins X15N-powered units to the network.
A long-time advocate and user of natural gas technology, GFL continues to expand its alternative fuel offering nationwide.
Integrity Waste Solutions has expanded its commitment to natural gas transportation with 10 additional natural gas trucks, including three Cummins X15N-powered vehicles.
The company already operates CNG trucks and continues growing its CNG-powered fleet as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.
Access to reliable, diesel-like fueling has allowed us to continue expanding our CNG fleet. Clean Energy has earned our trust, and we’re excited to continue to grow our partnership in western Canada, said Lorenzo Donini, CEO at Integrity Waste Solutions.
Reimer Brothers has selected natural gas for the first time, deploying four new Cummins X15N-powered trucks. The investment marks the company’s introduction to natural gas technology.
Caron Transportation Systems is adding five Cummins X15N trucks to its fleet. The company has also invested in modifications to its maintenance facilities to support natural gas vehicle servicing.
The significant investment Clean Energy is making in commercial-grade infrastructure gave us the confidence to deploy the Cummins X15N engine into our operations. We see this technology as a practical solution that supports our sustainability goals while helping us improve our overall operating economics, said Paul Hanson, VP of Operations at Caron Transportation Systems.
Trican Well Service, one of the largest oilfield services companies in Canada, has entered the natural gas market with three new Cummins X15N-powered trucks. The deployment demonstrates growing confidence in natural gas technology among industrial and energy-sector operators.
Prairie Waste Solutions continues to expand its natural gas fleet with seven additional natural gas trucks, including three equipped with the Cummins X15N engine. The company has embraced natural gas as a cost-effective solution to support growth while reducing emissions.
Sniper Services is deploying its first Cummins X15N-powered truck, a tri-drive vehicle rated to haul up to 140,000 pounds. It will operate in Alberta’s oil patch – one of the most demanding heavy-duty haul applications in Canada.
Environmental e360, a growing refuse collection company and long-time user of natural gas technology, is deploying 15 natural gas trucks that will operate in the City of Chilliwack, fueling at the newly opened Clean Energy Tourmaline CNG station.
