A nationwide CNG infrastructure for vehicles

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1 A nationwide CNG infrastructure for vehicles Conference on Innovative Uses of Gas Brussels 24 June Flavio Mariani eni Gas & Power

2 Content NGV market CNG infrastructure needs Options available Involvement of eni in the NGV sector 2

3 NGV market 3

4 The world NGV champions PAKISTAN Total CNG vehicles : 3,500,000 i.e. ~ 80 % of the national fleet. Refuelling stations: 3,300 Total NGV in the world: 13.2 million Total refuelling stations in the world: 18,700 BRAZIL Total CNG vehicles : 1,640,000 i.e. ~ 5.0 % of the national fleet. Refuelling stations: 1,780 IRAN Total CNG vehicles : 2,070,000 i.e. ~ 11.0 % of the national fleet. Refuelling stations: 1,540 ARGENTINA Total CNG vehicles : 1,900,000 i.e. ~ 23.0 % of the national fleet. Refuelling stations: 1,880 INDIA Total CNG vehicles : 1,100,000 i.e. ~ 8.0 % of the national fleet. Refuelling stations: 600 ITALY Total CNG vehicles: 740,000 i.e. ~ 2.0 % of the national fleet Public fuelling stations: >800 (as of June 2011) Source: The GVR Gas Vehicles Report (February 2011) 4

5 CNG refuelling stations and NGV in Europe Black: CNG service stations Red: Vehicles/ Total NGV in Europe: 1.3 million Total refuelling stations in Europe: 2, (p) (p) (p) > (p) Source: E.N.G.V.A. G.V.R. (February 2011) 5

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7 Refuse Trucks & Urban buses European CNG Success Story HD vehicles: a starting point In Europe, the number of heavy urban vehicles, buses and garbage collection trucks, using CNG/biomethane is growing. But the high infrastructure investment costs are slowing down the development Netherlands Portugal Greece Spain Sweden Germany Turkey France 8000 Italy Russia CNG Urban buses in Europe (+Turkey, Russia) 7

8 CNG infrastructure needs 8

9 Methane (CNG). A reality and mature technology Minimum infrastructure needs LDV/HDV 1. In cities (LDV/HDV): - Methane (CNG) should be promoted as one of the main alternative fuels in HDVs in urban transport -> European cities should aim for at least 50% Methane share in their public fleets. Methane should be offered in at least 10% of all public filling stations (private customers). 2. On medium/long distances (HDV): - Methane (LNG) is the most promising alternative way for heavy goods vehicles on medium on long distances. LNG refuelling needed at least every 400 km. (LNG Blue Corridors) 3. Alongside Motorways (LDV): - 25% of filling stations along motorways, at least every 150 km Methane refuelling needed (private & commercial customers) pictures: selection of current OEM offers 9 9

10 bottlenecks Need for harmonised CNG infrastructure across Europe. More developed CNG infrastructure from North to South Few stations in some countries like France and Spain (mainly public urban fleets of CNG buses and garbage collection trucks) Main Bottleneck: High investments costs (approx for public stations and for depot stations for e.g. urban or commercial fleets). Same investments for L-CNG stations, lower maintenance costs. picture: GasHighWay Investments made by the European industry of 1,5 billion already! Twice as much needed at least to guarantee adequate refuelling conditions: EU Infrastructure Fund for Methane 10 10

11 Cost of refuelling stations (example; average conditions ) Cost of a m 3 /h flow rate public refuelling station - high intake gas pressure (>10 bar)= 400,000 Compressor (35-40% of overall cost, including part of the piping)= 180,000 Storage (3,000 Sm 3 ; 250 bar ~100 cylinders, 100 l each)=25,000 Piping and fittings = 20,000 Dispensers (two; double hose) = 60,000 Ancillaries, canopy = 25,000 power supply system, if needed (in case of high voltage) 60,000 Buildings, digging, plinths, fence = 30,000 Land, bar, shop, workshop: no cost atributable to CNG; usually nowadays they are available already in the liquid fuel refuelling station where CNG is to be included Cost of a 1,000 1,500 m 3 /h flow rate private refuelling station - high intake gas pressure (>10 bar)= 1,000,000 The European NGV industry spent so far 1,5 billion to develop the CNG refuelling station network, but more than twice as much would be needed to get a reasonable network development Developing a CNG refuelling station network is a challenge: the cost of a CNG service station is two three times as much as that of a gasoline/diesel/lpg service station. The pay back time is longer, thus higher operative margins are needed. 11

12 Optimum characteristics of a public CNG refuelling station Flow rate: > 300 m 3 /h i.e. small (cheap), but not too small Dispenser: at least two double hose (refuelling 4 vehicles at a time) Cascade storage (multiple pressure levels) with sequencing panel Good break-even between compressor and storage size Modular approach: one, then another module, to follow the market Temperature compensation = safety, and more customer satisfaction Self-service = cheaper, more sale points, more service hours, more gas sale, more customer satisfaction, more perception of CNG as normal fuel Multi-dispenser= more customer satisfaction, more sales points, less space required, more perception of CNG as normal fuel Stationary storage cylinders (and plant) periodic revalidation (every 10 years) Suitable location: Urban areas Important roads Motorways and highways Vehicle fleet depots (private refuelling stations) 12

13 Options available 13

14 Options Public CNG refuelling station scale effect Private CNG refuelling station more margin Public mother-daughter station capillary network Mobile CNG refuelling station capillary and flexible Public L-CNG refuelling station capillary and less energy intensive Public LNG refuelling station the better solution for long haul HD vehicles VRA pioneering solution; and micro fleets 14

15 Traditional CNG refuelling stations Mechanical - reciprocating compressors driven by electric engine (can also be driven by nat. gas ICE) Hydraulic compressors - driven by electric HP oil pump 15

16 Alternative NGV refuelling system: mother/daughter station In Italy and in other countries, due to the cost of laying down a natural gas pipeline, a long distance connection of the CNG refuelling station to the natural gas pipeline becomes unaffordable above 1-2 kilometres. Up to a certain range, the refuelling stations which are too far from the existing pipeline, may be served by means of cylinder truck, filled at a normal refuelling station (mother station). About 130 cylinder trucks are in service in Italy, owned by 17 different operators of various dimension. They are serving daughter stations, and operate also for industrial and residential application natural gas supply in case of emergency, such as pipeline service break-down. This solution is suitable also to other countries needs. Source of picture: Centrale Metano Foligno - Italy 16

17 Innovative NGV refuelling systems: L-CNG Italy: The first L-CNG public refuelling station started operating on 30th August 2010 in Villafalletto (Cuneo, North Italy) (manufacturer: VANZETTI, Cuneo). It s an all-made-in-italy technology L-CNG: liquefied natural gas at -160 C, pumped in liquid form at 200 bar, with cryogenic pumps, then vaporized by means of atmospheric heat exchanger to get gaseous CNG at 200 bar, without using a compressor, which saves >90% of compression energy Cryogenic pump 17

18 Innovative NGV refuelling systems: L-CNG and LNG L-CNG refuellingh station in Lleida, Spain manufacturer: INDOX CryoEnergy (ROS ROCA Group) 18

19 Involvement of eni in the NGV sector 19

20 What do eni to develop NGV market Dedicated NGV department Creation of a CNG trade mark Communication, information dissemination Collaboration with Government and Authorities Collaboration with other energy companies Collaboration with National, European, international associations 20

21 eni s involvement in the Italian and international NGV development strategies eni has got a dedicated department (Metauto) for the technical and commercial developoment of the NGV sector; it is practically the one and only oil and gas company to do so in Italy. eni holds a steady contact activity with public administrations to inform them on the advantages of NGV, and to stimulate and support their fuel strategies. Over the time, eni has signed agreements with car OEM (e.g. Fiat) and with the public administrations and authorities (e.g. Ministry of Environment) to launch wide range initiatives for the development of the NGV sector, in view of the environmental benefits it brings about. eni participates to the activity of the associations promoting natural gas as clean fuel, and CNG as clean automotive fuel, at the national level (NGV System Italia), at the European level (NGV Association Europe) and international level (NGV GLOBAL, ex IANGV). eni sits at the many normative tables active nationally, (e.g. with the ministry of internal affairs), on the European context (es. at CEN), and internationally (e.g. within ISO), for preparation of a modern, rational and harmonised normative framework, to foster the development of the NGV technology in all countries around the world. eni is member of NGV Association Europe, that plays an active role in assisting the European Union authorities, on the main themes relevant to clean fuel strategies. 21

22 eni Divisione G&P - Metauto: an office dedicated to NGV technical and commercial development COMMERCIAL SVILUPPO DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIALE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COMMUNICATION INITIATIVES NORM PRESIDIUM 22

23 eni Divisione G & P: NGV support activity COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Identification of the opportunities for development and planning of distribution network Market Analisys Evaluation/examination of terrotorial potential penetration Assistance in investment economical evaluation SVILUPPO TECHNICAL COMMERCIALE ASSISTANCE Offer of technical assistance services to actual and/or prospect customers Specialist support to sales personnel Monitoring of the technology of CNG applications as automotive fuel Support of new station construction procedure COMMUNICATION INITIATIVES Trade mark exploitation and protection Initiatives and events Support to Public Administration/ Authorities PARTICIPATION TO NORMATIVE ACTIVITIES Collaboration with Authorities, normative bodies and organisms; Relationship with Associations at national and international level; 23

24 Creation and dissemination of the trade mark of eni Divisione G & P Exploitation and protection of trade mark, which can be The mark used only by eni s customers (previous signing of licence of use) The road signage: Road pole, Trade mark panel, CNG price display 24

25 eni Divisione G & P: Communication Messages conveyed by eni: Incentives for the use of CNG as automotive fuel also by means of boasting the benefits brought about by this choice of fuel (environmantal benefits, strategy, economy, safety etc.) Promotion of a cultural change changing the image of the CNG used as automotive fuel, from that as cheap fuel to that as high quality fuel ; progressive awareness of the NGV driver on the high added value of his choice, in terms of care for environment and society in general. 25

26 eni G&P Communication initiatives Collaboration with the radio broadcasting Caterpillar-RadioRai and sponsoring Giro d italia a metano (road tour across Italy driving always on CNG) Contest, by buying more than 5 euro CNG, a cupon was given to customers, for contest participation. Prizes: 3 CNG cars and a number of electronic navigators. Participation to Motorshow in Bologna and similar events Some events: EnergyMed Napoli, Ecomondo Rimini, Fiera del Levante Bari, NGV 2011 Berlin 26

27 Dynamic approach - eni Divisione G & P: some activities lines for the near future concerning NGV Collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Environment, manufacturers and oil industry for a new planning focused on CNG at national level Collaboration with the regional and city administrations and councils, for the development of a CNG refuelling station network in the country, especially in new areas, urban areas, motorways. New initiatives fostering the development of the CNG distribution infrastructure, including specialist consulting service. 27

28 eni - Gazprom During a meeting taking place on 1 July 2009, Gazprom proposed to eni a Protocol for the accomplishment of the Blue corridors project. This project is actually the prosecution of the similar initiative, still launched by Gazprom back in late 90ties, which has the target of the construction of a European CNG refuelling station, to allow people and goods travelling on CNG all across Europe, through the so-called Blue corridors. 28

29 Protocol Gazprom/eni - cooperation for production and marketing of CNG for NGV - Milano 1 July 2009 ( Blue Corridors ) Reduction of the environmental impact of road transport is a global imperative need and a prerequisite for the development of the car industry. Reduction of fuel costs, is a key condition to have a clean and efficient transport system. The substitution of liquid fuels in the transport system for natural gas is a transiant step towards renewable energy and hydrogen. The natural gas technologies are well developed, safe, natural gas is widely available. This opens the path towards the efficient use of natural gas and bio-methane in any internal combustion engine. Besides the effects on environment and economy, the development of NGV has some social effects: new jobs in the car industry, and in the industry of NGV components and services. Many manufacturers are increasing the offer of CNG models; The use of natural gas in general and in particular inside the Blue Corridor project is supported by international institutions such as G8, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, IGU, European Business Congress, and of course, our International and European Natural gas Vehicle Associations. The conditions are in place for the international cooperation in the European NGV market, for the practical step, i.e. the development in Europe of a wide scale network of CNG refuelling stations, with the participation of Gazprom and other partners. The natural gas industry is the driver of the NGV market development. Gazprom and ENI have got the experience, competence, resources and strength for this mission. 29

30 Protocol between Gazprom and eni cooperation in production and marketing of CNG for NGV - Milan 1 July 2009 ( Blue Corridors ) 1/2 Curb the environmental impact of road transport is a global imperative needand a prerequisite for the development of the car industry. Reducing the cost of fuels, is a key condition to build up an efficient and clean transport system, especially in a crisys period. The substitution of liquid fuels in transport for natural gas is a transition step towards the renewable energy sources and hydrogen. the technologies of natural gas are well developed, safe, natural gas is widely available and abundant. This open the path to the efficient use of natural gas and bio-methane in any ICE, be it for stationay or automotive application. From 1998 to 2009 the world NGV fleet has increased 10 times, reaching a total in excess of 11 million vehicle; the CNG refuelling stations are now about 14,500; the total consumption of CNG is estimated to be 15 billion m 3 /year. IGU predicts that by 2030 the world NGV fleet will include million vehicles. 30

31 CNG Refuelling stations predictable trend in the short term in Italy Prediction at end 2011: ~900 refuelling stations (including 40 private) 31

32 CNG Refuelling stations predictable trend in the short term in Italy further growth Predictable trend of CNG refuelling station network (estimation) ~750 (*) +36% ~900(*) ~1.000 (*) The number of ref stations is expected to grow, due to More penetration of CNG cars on the total national car fleet (~7% of all new cars in 2009) government and regions encouragement to develop an adequate network Possible increase of the penetration of private fleet sector The improvement of the norms could further the expansion. In particular Reduction of safety distances Ease of the espropriation process for gas pipeline connection Ease of the integration with the traditional station (delivery mode: self-service, multidispenser) (*) includes private CNG refuelling stations for fleets (about 40) 32

33 Thank you 33