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Propane Infrastructure Propane Infrastructure PresentationPresentation
EPAct Fleet Workshop – Utah Clean EPAct Fleet Workshop – Utah Clean CitiesCities
Sandy, UtahSandy, UtahAugust 26, 2010August 26, 2010
Rocky Mountain Propane Rocky Mountain Propane AssociationAssociation
Baron Glassgow, Executive DirectorBaron Glassgow, Executive Director
[email protected]@npga.org
866-881-6309866-881-6309
Propane IndustryPropane Industry
Rocky Mountain Propane Association is Rocky Mountain Propane Association is comprised of small businesses and large comprised of small businesses and large corporations engaged in all segments of corporations engaged in all segments of the propane industrythe propane industry
Propane Education and Research Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) promotes safe, efficient Council (PERC) promotes safe, efficient use of odorized propane through use of odorized propane through investments in research, safety and investments in research, safety and consumer initiatives (created 1998)consumer initiatives (created 1998)
FUEL GlossaryFUEL Glossary AutoGas: industry term for Propane as a AutoGas: industry term for Propane as a
transportation fueltransportation fuel 50 percent of the propane used in the USA 50 percent of the propane used in the USA
comes from raw natural gas. (Raw natural comes from raw natural gas. (Raw natural gas is about 90 percent methane, 5 percent gas is about 90 percent methane, 5 percent propane and 5 percent other gases.)propane and 5 percent other gases.)
40 percent comes from petroleum during 40 percent comes from petroleum during the refining process. (Propane vapors the refining process. (Propane vapors separated from gasoline liquid.)separated from gasoline liquid.)
7 percent from Canada7 percent from Canada 3 percent imported3 percent imported
Propane as AutoGasPropane as AutoGas ~1910-Propane discovered by Dr. Walter ~1910-Propane discovered by Dr. Walter
SnellingSnelling 1913- First Propane vehicle in USA1913- First Propane vehicle in USA 2006-Liquid Propane Injection system in USA2006-Liquid Propane Injection system in USA
CleanFUEL USA unveils GM 8.1CleanFUEL USA unveils GM 8.1 GMC 4500-8500GMC 4500-8500 Blue Bird Propane VisionBlue Bird Propane Vision
2007-Roush Industries introduces LPI into F-2007-Roush Industries introduces LPI into F-150150
2010-AutoGas Development2010-AutoGas Development Alliance AutoGasAlliance AutoGas CleanFUEL USA/ConocoPhillipsCleanFUEL USA/ConocoPhillips
Why Propane as a Why Propane as a Transportation FuelTransportation Fuel
Domestically ProducedDomestically Produced Economically EfficientEconomically Efficient Environmentally FriendlyEnvironmentally Friendly SafeSafe Infrastructure AvailabilityInfrastructure Availability Performance Characteristics Performance Characteristics
(range/power)(range/power) Superior EmissionsSuperior Emissions Worldwide LeaderWorldwide Leader Sustainable Economic ModelSustainable Economic Model
Propane is Clean Propane is Clean BurningBurning
To access the full study report, please visit: www.propanecouncil.org/rd
Fueling Infrastructure Fueling Infrastructure OptionsOptions
Developing AF InfrastructureDeveloping AF Infrastructure Options to considerOptions to consider
Tanks Tanks DispensersDispensers Card readers/payment processing and Card readers/payment processing and
trackingtracking Costing optionsCosting options
Fleet fuel consumption levels needed Fleet fuel consumption levels needed for lease optionsfor lease options
X number of gallons will lease station X number of gallons will lease station include pricing in fuel cost, etc.include pricing in fuel cost, etc.
Propane is EconomicalPropane is Economical As an engine fuel it costs ~30-50 percent As an engine fuel it costs ~30-50 percent
less than gasolineless than gasoline Pricing tends to be better in propane Pricing tends to be better in propane
producing states like Texas and Louisianaproducing states like Texas and Louisiana Propane is ~ 106 octanePropane is ~ 106 octane Same HP and torque as gasoline vehiclesSame HP and torque as gasoline vehicles
The Fine PrintThe Fine Print Propane is 91,600 btusPropane is 91,600 btus New technology provides better efficiency New technology provides better efficiency
resulting in ~10 percent less mileageresulting in ~10 percent less mileage
Fueling Infrastructure Fueling Infrastructure OptionsOptions
Propane InfrastructurePropane Infrastructure
Economical and Cost Economical and Cost EfficientEfficient
Industry PartnershipsIndustry Partnerships Modern Fleet Management Modern Fleet Management
SystemsSystems Portable (as fleets change)Portable (as fleets change) Dispensers Placed at Dispensers Placed at
Customer SitesCustomer Sites
EconomicalEconomical Installing a propane station is the least Installing a propane station is the least
expensive alternative even as compared to expensive alternative even as compared to gasoline or diesel stationsgasoline or diesel stations
4-7 HP electric motor4-7 HP electric motor No ground water contaminationNo ground water contamination Non toxicNon toxic No costly EPA monitoring systemNo costly EPA monitoring system Low pressure, 100-300 psigLow pressure, 100-300 psig Low noiseLow noise 2000 gallon skid mounted system with 2000 gallon skid mounted system with
basic dispenser for ~ $22,000…installed!basic dispenser for ~ $22,000…installed!
Electronic DispensersElectronic Dispensers High frame, Commercial High frame, Commercial
StyleStyle Key pad for secure self serveKey pad for secure self serve Attractive retail designAttractive retail design Fully electronic dispenser Fully electronic dispenser Nozzle boot handle actuationNozzle boot handle actuation Retail Displays:Retail Displays:
Total SaleTotal Sale VolumeVolume Price per gallonPrice per gallon
Fuel ManagementFuel Management All major credit All major credit
cards-MC/VISA/AMEXcards-MC/VISA/AMEX Corporate Fleet cardsCorporate Fleet cards Clean Fuel USA cardsClean Fuel USA cards
Complete reporting Complete reporting capabilitiescapabilities Web based interfaceWeb based interface Track inventory levelsTrack inventory levels
Multiple price and customer Multiple price and customer levelslevels
Complete skid systemsComplete skid systems Complete storage and pumping unit designed Complete storage and pumping unit designed
for AutoGasfor AutoGas Portable system ready for electrical connectionPortable system ready for electrical connection Includes storage tank, secured accessories, Includes storage tank, secured accessories,
electrical control panel, dispenserelectrical control panel, dispenser High flow rate valves, pump/motor and pipingHigh flow rate valves, pump/motor and piping
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