Calgary, AB, – Bison Transport has signed an agreement with Shell Canada Products to run 15 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. Bison’s five-year fuels supply agreement marks the first step in launching Shell’s LNG refueling infrastructure in the province. Shell Canada Products to fuel Bison’s new LNG-powered truck fleet between Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer
This agreement is the first of its kind in Canada as Bison will obtain LNG from Shell Flying J publicly accessible LNG fuelling facilities in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, which are expected to open in early 2013. It also highlights LNG’s potential as a transport fuel option. Under specific conditions, the use of LNG in heavy duty applications has the potential to deliver 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
“We are very pleased to be working with Shell on this leading edge initiative that stands to transform the commercial freight and fuel industries in North America,” says Trevor Fridfinnson, Bison’s VP Western Operations. “Proving that this alternative fuel source can be economically and practically viable is our objective, aligning perfectly with our company values.”
Shell believes its LNG refueling infrastructure will support an increasing number of commercial fleets with LNG fuel options. The company is constructing a natural gas liquefaction plant at its Jumping Pound facility, west of Calgary, to supply this growing market. “LNG can be a cost-effective fuel from an abundant resource of natural gas and we believe it can help our customers build competitive advantage,” says Lorraine Mitchelmore, Shell Canada Limited Country Chair. “The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s leading fleets marks an exciting milestone for Shell.”
Bison will start receiving new Peterbilt tractors featuring the innovative Westport HD natural gas engines in November and the entire LNG heavy duty fleet will be operational by January 2013.
About Bison Transport
Bison Transport is one of the largest Carriers in Canada, offering award winning transportation solutions to the industry for over 41 years. Recognized by the TCA (Truckload Carrier’s Association) as North America’s Safest Fleet, Bison is a high-service, dependable and value creating supply chain partner. Bison offers full truckload service, full service logistics, Intermodal, LTL, dedicated fleet operations, yard management and warehousing & distribution. Bison is an active member of Natural Resources Canada’s FleetSmart Program, as well as a SmartWay Transport Partner, a national and voluntary partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
About Shell Canada Limited
Shell has been active in Canada since 1911 and is now one of the country’s largest integrated oil and gas companies. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Shell Canada Limited employs more than 8,000 people across Canada. Our strategy to generate profitable growth remains to drive forward with our investment programme, to deliver sustainable growth and provide competitive returns to shareholders, while helping to meet global energy demand in a responsible way.
For more information, please contact:
Bison Transport Shell Canada
Lionel Johnston, Corporate Marketing Manager Media Line
T: 204.833.0307 T: 1.800.850.5023
E: Ljohnston@bisontransport.com E: media-desk@shell.com
