WHAT CHOICE

SHOULD I MAKE?
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meet you and understand your business better. Our
account management experts will share with you
our wide portfolio of world class products from fuels
to lubricants. Together, we will work out the best
product solution, most salient for your business. To
find out more about our products including Shell
LNG, please contact your local sales representative.

QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS DRIVE YOUR
How does LNG compare to CNG? BUSINESS FORWARD
■ Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has a compression
ratio of 1:600, whereas for Compressed natural WITH SHELL LNG
gas (CNG) the compression ratio is 1:300.
■ This translates to higher energy density for LNG
YOUR PARTNER ON
as compared to CNG.
■ Higher volumes of LNG, compared to CNG can
THE ROAD
be stored in a similar tank due to its liquefied
nature.
■ LNG can therefore be used for long haul heavy
duty applications, whereas CNG is used in light
and medium-duty transport applications.

How does LNG compare to GTL?

1 LNG fuel costs are lower than diesel costs,
leading to substantial savings, thus offering an
attractive payback to recoup the incremental
acquisition costs of the LNG engine.
2 LNG fuel can reduce GHG emissions, and LNG EXPERIENCE
THE BENEFITS OF
fuelled SI engines have reduced noise than diesel
engines. (For further details, please reach out to
your Shell representative) please reach out to
your Shell representative.
3 GTL is defined as a “drop-in” fuel in which there TOMORROW’S
FUEL, TODAY
is no requirement for additional investments in
engine technology or supply infrastructure.
4 GTL can be used in the existing diesel engines
and reduces the local emissions, improving local
air quality.
5 GTL gas oil delivers new liquid transportation fuel CONTACT DETAILS
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product options, and is a valuable blending Tel: 01235 67896542
component that extends existing diesel fuel supply. Email:a.nother@shell.com
 LIQUEFIED
NATURAL GAS (LNG)
AT A GLANCE:
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is “natural gas” that has been
liquefied by “super-cooling” to -160°C. In liquid state, LNG Rising fuel costs impacting
occupies very less volume compared to atmospheric natural profitability?
gas (1/600th of equivalent volume) and therefore is a Shell LNG can help lower your operating
suitable fuel for long haul heavy duty transportation. expenses, through relatively lower fuel costs.
■ LNG is colorless and odourless cryogenic liquid Lower fuel costs also help you recoup your
■ It is composed of 80%–99% methane, together with incremental investments quicker. Overall, you
ethane, propane and other heavier hydrocarbons get a competitive advantage in profitability.
■ LNG, if spilled on water, floats on top and vaporizes
quickly because it is lighter than water We share your concern for the
global environment.?
■ Shell LNG can be used throughout the year in both hot
As a clean burning fossil fuel, Shell LNG can
and cold weather conditions without the need for

SHELL LNG
help improve your CO2 footprint by reducing
MOVING FORWARD additives.
■ Shell LNG is a clean burning and a cost competitive fuel,
well-to-wheel GHG emissions by upto 23%*

TOGETHER (In Euro 5 &6 engines).

REPRESENTS
which is salient for various industrial applications with high
fuel consumption. One of the relevant industry segment is Keep your fleet on the road for
To meet the world’s future energy demand, the long haul, heavy duty road transportation, where longer hours.

THE
expected to triple by 2050, more of all forms
of energy will be needed, including developing
more gas reserves. At Shell, we believe a
Shell LNG potentially can enhance profitability through
Shell LNG fuelled spark ignited engines can
lower fuel expenses. help reduce noise by up to 50% compared to

INNOVATIVE
“mosaic” of different vehicle and fuel options heavy duty diesel engines**. This allows you
will be required to meet the growing global with potentially higher operating hours in noise
demand for transportation. abatement zones, enhancing your return on

CHOICE FOR
investments. Lower noise levels can also
Natural gas, a clean burning fossil fuel, is already potentially improve your driver’s well-being.
helping to meet extra energy demand with less

FUELLING impact on the environment in the power sector.

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transportation
fuel has the potential to provide economic and

YOUR NEW environmental benefits for operators of fleets of

heavy-duty trucks, ships, trains and other industrial

HEAVY-DUTY
vehicles such as diggers in the mining sector. As
an integrated global energy company Shell’s
expertise across the LNG value chain will position

TRUCK FLEET.
us well to bring the benefits of this new fuel to our
customers.
LNG fuel for transport relies on innovation and
know-how in many parts of our company, from
gas exploration and production, shipping,
small-scale liquefaction to efficient management
of our retail sites and marine locations. Shell LNG
will be a new fuel offering that will add to the
existing range of innovative products in Shell’s
portfolio of fuels.
* * Well to wheel model based on Shell internal analysis, in which
calculations are based on a set of assumptions specific to the market,
use of LNG lean burn and HPDI engines, and choice of LNG, diesel
and B7 pathways.
** Reduces noise by up to 50% in spark ignition engines only