ANG opens first CNG station in Saratoga Springs

June 23, 2016
American Natural Gas announced that the first public compressed natural gas fueling station north of Albany, NY, is now open.

American Natural Gas (ANG), a distributor of alternative motor fuels, announced that the first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station north of Albany, NY, is now open. The facility is just off of I-87, located halfway between New York City and Montreal within the W.J. Grande Industrial Park, 34 Cady Hill Blvd., Saratoga Springs.

“CNG can transform the transportation industry. But it takes a network of infrastructure to make it possible, and that’s where we come in,” said Drew West, CEO of ANG. “Having a station in Saratoga Springs is an exciting opportunity for our regional fleets and neighbors interested in switching to a cleaner, more reliable fuel solution.”

As Natural Gas Vehicles for America reports, natural gas is the cleanest burning commercially available alternative fuel today and its use as a transportation fuel is improving the air quality and the health of communities across the country. Overall costs to operate heavy-duty trucks on CNG are significantly less than running the same trucks on gasoline or diesel fuel, according to NGVAmerica.

“New, innovative infrastructure like this provides alternatives in how drivers fuel their day – and makes it easier for us all to reduce our carbon footprint and play a larger role in our campaign to combat climate change,” said Congressman Paul D. Tonko. “With Saratoga Springs-based ANG, the Capital Region has expanded the leadership role we have taken in recent decades to expand the green-collar job market and show the nation what it means to think outside the barrel.”

“This project is consistent with the goals of our Climate Smart Task Force, which is working with businesses and residents to identify actions that our community can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy-saving strategies and sustainability practices,” said Saratoga Springs Mayor Yepsen. “I am hopeful that many Saratoga-based fleets will consider switching to clean-burning natural gas, allowing them to reap the cost-savings and emission-reduction benefits of the fuel.”

As ANG designed the Saratoga station, the company said it selected “top-of-the line equipment with regional long haul, public transportation, and return-to-base fleets in mind.” The station has two cold weather-reliable 200 HP Cobey Energy compressors with two points of temperature compensation and a Xebec dryer. It features two fueling lanes and Bennett CRIND dispensers that can accommodate Class 8 (WB-67) semi tractor-trailers.

As an introductory offer, ANG will celebrate the opening by offering CNG for $1.19 per gallon. Those interested in learning more about CNG are encouraged to join ANG for its CNG 101, fueling demonstration, and ribbon cutting event planned for July 27.

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