California Town Opens New CNG Stations

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A new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Newport Beach is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Newport Beach and Clean Energy, Inc. The station opened to limited use in early April and a grand opening celebration was held on May 19. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve public fleets and private vehicles.

The equivalent of 9,600 gallons of fuel has already been pumped through the station in its less than six weeks of limited operation. Under an agreement with Clean Energy, the city receives a 5 cent royalty fee for every gallon sold at the station.

The city recently purchased four CNG refuse collection trucks and will be looking at CNG powered sedans and light trucks as it replaces vehicles in the future. In addition to the city's CNG vehicles, other companies and agencies with CNG fleets that may use the station include AT&T, Waste Management, Yellow Cab, Airport Shuttles, CR&R, Athens Street Sweeping, and Ware Disposal.