CNG Stations in USA

The first CNG station in the United States opened to the public in the 1980s, driven by local and federal initiatives to reduce oil dependency and carbon emissions. Since then, growth has been gradual but sustained, with expansion peaks in the last ten years, thanks to government incentives and the interest of commercial fleets in reducing operating costs and improving their carbon footprint.

By 2024, there are more than 1,000 CNG stations across the United States, with a special concentration in states such as California, Texas and New York. These stations not only serve private vehicles, but are also essential for public transport fleets, long-distance trucks and logistics companies.

Major cities and metropolitan areas in the United States have several CNG stations. Below is a list of some of the most important stations:

• Los Ángeles, California:
  • Clean Energy Station - 1200 W. 135th St.
  • Trillium CNG - 2250 E Washington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas:
  • CenterPoint Energy CNG Station - 11825 S Sam Houston Pkwy W.
  • Freedom CNG - 4665 S Sam Houston Pkwy E.
• New York, Nueva York:
  • Clean Energy - 4809 Farragut Rd, Brooklyn
  • National Grid CNG - 287 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn
• Chicago, Illinois:
  • Trillium CNG - 1617 S Clinton St.
  • ampCNG Station - 2035 N Austin Ave.
• Miami, Florida:
  • TruStar Energy - 777 NW 72nd Ave.
  • Clean Energy Station - 3775 NW 21st St.

These stations are strategically located to serve both private vehicles and commercial fleets operating on interurban and urban routes.

Growth in the CNG sector is driven by several factors, including environmental regulations and businesses' interest in reducing their fuel costs. By 2025, more than 150 new CNG stations are expected to open in the United States.

Some of the most notable projects include:

• California: The state continues to lead the transition to clean energy. At least 50 additional CNG stations are expected to open, concentrated primarily in the Los Angeles area and the San Joaquin Valley.
• Texas: Texas is expected to see a large increase in its CNG infrastructure, with at least 40 new stations, especially in Houston and Dallas. This is due to the rise of trucking fleets adopting CNG.
• Midwest Corridor: Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio are seeing rapid growth in CNG use for heavy-duty transportation. ampCNG and Trillium CNG are collaborating on building new stations in this key corridor.

Several operators dominate the CNG station market in the United States, leading in both infrastructure and future expansion. The most notable ones are highlighted below:

• Clean Energy: With more than 550 stations across the country, Clean Energy is one of the largest CNG providers in the United States. Its network extends primarily in California, Texas, and New York, but it has expansion plans in other states by 2025.
• Trillium CNG: This operator has more than 200 service stations and specializes in supplying commercial fleets and public transportation. Trillium plans to open 50 new CNG stations in key metropolitan areas by 2025.
• ampCNG: ampCNG has focused on providing CNG stations for long-haul and heavy-duty trucks. They operate stations in over 15 states, with a focus on the transportation corridor between Texas and the Midwest.
• Freedom CNG: Based in Texas, Freedom CNG operates primarily in the Houston area, but has plans to expand into other southern states to meet the growing demand for logistics fleets.

The future of CNG stations in the United States is promising. As government policies support the transition to cleaner energy and companies look to reduce costs, CNG is positioning itself as a viable option for transportation, especially for commercial fleets. With more than 150 new stations planned by 2025, the growth of the sector shows no signs of slowing down.

• https://www.cleanenergyfuels.com
• https://www.trilliumcng.com
• https://www.ampcng.com
• https://www.freedomcng.com
• https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/natural_gas_locations.html