Wesfarmers Energy has opened a new 175 tonne-per-day LNG plant near Perth, supporting 130 trucks
Wesfarmers Energy has opened a new 175 tonne-per-day liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Kwinana, south of Perth.
The construction of the new production facilities and downstream infrastructure expands the availability of LNG in Western Australia as a diesel alternative fuel for heavy duty vehicles
“LNG should become an essential fuel within the overall energy mix in Australia and would play a key role in reducing carbon pollution emissions,” Wesfarmers Energy Managing Director Tim Bult says.
“Recent Australian Government-sponsored testing of an ADR80/02 15-litre engine showed that it produced 25 percent less greenhouse gas emissions (CO2-e) than the equivalent diesel engine.
“Air quality is also improved through the use of LNG fuel, with a significant reduction in harmful particulate matter (PM) and nitrous oxide emissions.”
The $137 million project took several years to develop and was brought in on budget.
The plant currently supports about 130 heavy duty vehicles, a significant road tanker distribution fleet, two remote power stations with onsite LNG storage and a large industrial customer.
“With capacity to expand, Wesfarmers LNG is well-placed to deliver cheaper operating costs and environmental benefits to numerous industries as demand increases,” says Bult.