Philippines Project Testing New Natural Gas Vehicle Technology

Jan 07, 2008 (The Energy Daily/Access Intelligence via COMTEX) -- EGTK | news | PowerRating | PR Charts -- A small New York company is deploying its new natural gas storage technology in a joint demonstration project with the Philippines government and the Philippines National Oil Co. to convert the country's hordes of emission- belching three-wheel vehicles to run on cleaner-burning natural gas.

Energtek Inc., based in Valley Stream, says its "adsorbed natural gas" storage technology could help reduce pollution from the tens of millions of two- and three-wheel vehicles used in developing nations, particularly Asia. The company says such vehicles--an estimated 200 million worldwide--represent the fastest-growing segment of the global automotive market.

In addition to providing environmental benefits, converting those vehicles to natural gas will cut fuel costs for vehicle owners now using petroleum-based fuels, Energtek said in a December 11 press release.

The company says its technology allows natural gas to be stored at lower pressures than compressed natural gas technology, the main technology now used for natural gas-powered vehicles.

Energtek also says its technology cuts costs for natural gas refueling infrastructure at filling stations and allows for more efficient use of a vehicle's space.

The Energy Daily, Vol. 36, No. 3

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