Benefits of natural gas-fuelled vehicles

We’re working to reduce emissions by helping customers transition from heavier-carbon fuels like diesel to lower-carbon fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and Renewable Natural Gas¹ (RNG).

B.C.’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by sector 

Source: Pathways for British Columbia to achieve its GHG reduction goals; Guidehouse, 2020, p11.

At 41 per cent of provincial GHG emissions, transportation accounts for the largest emissions footprint in B.C.² With so much room for improvement, we’re excited to be offering CNG and LNG as cost-effective solutions to help lower emissions when compared to gasoline and diesel. Learn all the ways we’re working towards a low-emission transportation sector.

Emissions reductions: fuelling with LNG or CNG compared with diesel or gasoline² 

• GHG emissions: Natural gas vehicles emit up to 30 per cent fewer GHG emissions.
• Nitrogen oxides (NO_x): Natural gas vehicles emit up to 95 per cent fewer NO_x.³
• Particulate matter: Natural gas vehicles emit virtually no particulate matter.³

Emission reductions: fuelling with RNG compared with diesel or gasoline 

• GHG emissions: RNG can be used seamlessly with natural gas engines, reducing GHG emissions by up to 20 to 30 per cent when replacing the combustion of conventional diesel fuel.³
• Nitrogen oxides (NO_x): Natural gas vehicles emit up to 95 per cent fewer NO_x.³
• Particulate matter: Natural gas vehicles emit virtually no particulate matter.³

¹Renewable Natural Gas (also called RNG or biomethane) is produced in a different manner than conventional natural gas. It is derived from biogas, which is produced from decomposing organic waste from landfills, agricultural waste and wastewater from treatment facilities. The biogas is captured and cleaned to create Renewable Natural Gas.

²Pathways for British Columbia to achieve its GHG reduction goals; Guidehouse, 2020, p11.

³Northwest Gas Association, Natural gas facts, page 15