Cargo Business Newswire

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Shell and TravelCenters of America to provide LNG to truck fleets

Fuel provider Shell and its affiliates announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with TravelCenters of America LLC to sell liquefied natural gas to trucking industry customers in the U.S. through the latter's existing nationwide network of full-service fueling centers.

Shell said in a statement that the proposed plans include constructing more than 200 LNG fuel lanes at about 100 TravelCenter sites and Petro Stopping Centers with the first LNG fuel lanes expected to become operational in 2013.

"Using natural gas for transport gives truck fleet operators a new strong advantage because it's abundant and affordable and a viable alternative to diesel," said Elen Phillips, vice president, Shell Fuels sales and marketing for North America.

"This potential alliance with TA would enable Shell to deliver LNG fuel to customers who want a competitively priced fuel option to help them meet increasingly stringent air quality emission standards," Phillips said.

Shell said the agreement with TravelCenters of America is a continuation of its plan sell LNG to its heavy-duty fleet customers that launched at select Flying J truck stops in Alberta, Canada this year.

Shell said it is also targeting the marine, mining and rail sectors for its LNG business.