Clean Energy to build fueling station in Houston
Published on: Sep 26, 2024
The site will serve up to 120 transit buses with clean CNG which provide over 51 million rides across the city.
Clean Energy Fuels has announced a new agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), to build the agency’s first private compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station.
The new facility will be the first of its kind and will exclusively serve up to 120 of METRO’s newest natural gas-powered transit buses. These vehicles are part of the region’s largest public transport provider, operating busy routes throughout Houston and beyond.
Under the new agreement, the fueling company will design and build the new station, upgrade the current site’s bays, and provide operations and maintenance services for the station.
"For METRO, growing their CNG-powered fleet and making the switch will truly help shift the dial in reaching their sustainability goals. This deal also demonstrates the confidence the city has in CNG as a cleaner, more efficient fuel to provide essential transport to millions of commuters daily," said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy.
The new station will be located at the Hiram Clarke facility in Houston’s southwest. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 and, once completed, it is expected to consume 2 million gallons of CNG annually.
