Companies work together on trucks and fueling to bring
cost-competitive, cleaner burning LNG that meets emissions regulations
without the need for after treatment systems used in diesel engines, and
more efficient vehicle technology to oil and gas operation
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, announced that Shell Oil Company – one of America’s
leading oil and natural gas producers, gasoline and natural gas
marketers, and petrochemical manufacturers – signed an agreement for 15
liquefied natural gas (LNG) heavy-duty vehicles supporting oil and gas
logistics operations in Lafayette, La. and Houston, Texas.
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Shell has relied on Ryder for logistics solutions for more than 10
years. As Shell's logistics provider, Ryder currently manages road
transportation for Shell’s freight hauling activities across its U.S.
exploration and production (E&P) activities, including a dedicated fleet
that directly supports its Gulf of Mexico operations. The new 15 LNG
fueled vehicles will replace Ryder diesel-powered vehicles in the
existing fleet and will be serviced out of Ryder’s Lafayette, La.
facility, which is being engineered to meet the unique compliance
requirements for natural gas. As part of this initiative, Ryder has
signed a five-year fuel agreement with Shell which will provide LNG fuel
for the dedicated natural gas fleet.
The Shell sea port and cross state routes are an application ideally
suited for natural gas vehicles. Ryder worked with Shell to develop a
customized truck specification that was weight-sensitive to maximize
freight revenue, while assuring durability and operability in the field.
“We are excited to work with Ryder to transfer diesel vehicles to LNG.
LNG can be a good choice for truck owners and more are making the switch
to LNG,” said Dan Flynn, Shell Vice President Logistics. “It is great to
see Ryder’s drive for Shell LNG, a clean burning fuel that meets
emissions regulations without the need for after treatment systems used
in diesel engines. Ryder has been extremely responsive to our service
needs, which makes us confident about our continued relationship.
Ryder’s help was critical to provide the logistics expertise, knowledge,
and know-how needed to ensure that the fleet was operating at its best.”
“It has truly been a pleasure to have Shell as a loyal Ryder customer
for more than 10 years,” said John Diez, President of Ryder Dedicated
Transportation Solutions. “With Ryder as its dedicated transportation
partner, Shell can continue to count on having a reliable fleet ready to
maintain the excellent reputation they’ve worked very hard to earn. We
are honored that Shell trusts Ryder to represent their brand on the road
and with their customers, and that we can help them improve the
sustainability and efficiency of their fleet.”
Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions provides companies with
vehicles, maintenance, drivers, management and other value-added
services. The oil
and gas industry relies on Ryder to take costs and risks out of
transportation and logistics, enabling customers to maximize uptime,
keep supplies and goods moving, and bring costs down. This is all
supported by a proven health and safety culture driven by experienced
oilfield operators and health, safety, and environmental professionals.
With more than 200 customers in the oil and gas sector, Ryder is at the
forefront of change as the industry finds new ways to streamline and
optimize fleets and supply chains.
Ryder is the leader in natural gas vehicle solutions for the commercial
transportation industry, with more than 50 million miles of experience,
18 natural gas vehicle maintenance facilities, and more than 6,000
natural gas vehicle trained maintenance and support personnel. Ryder has
deployed CNG and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles into the fleets of
Ryder customers in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida,
Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Texas, Utah,
Wisconsin, and Quebec, Canada. The Company operates Liquefied to
Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) fuel stations at its Fontana and Orange,
Calif., service locations.
The natural gas vehicles are being made available through Ryder’s
participation in the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program (TNGVGP),
funded by the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) initiatives and
administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For more information about Ryder’s natural gas vehicle solutions visit http://www.ryder.com/en/solutions/alternative-fuels-solutions/natural-gas-solutions.aspx.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The Company has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. Inbound Logistics
magazine has included Ryder in its “Green Partners” listing for five
years in a row. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award
and SmartWay Excellence Awards in 2014 and 2013. Ryder is a charter
member of the NGV Fleet Forum and a member of the Department of Energy’s
National Clean Fleets partnership. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011
NGV Achievement Award. A member of the American Red Cross Disaster
Responder Program, Ryder is proud to support national and local disaster
preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com,
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About Shell Oil Company
Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Royal Dutch Shell plc, a global
group of energy and petrochemical companies with 93,000 employees in
more than 90 countries. We deliver a diverse range of energy solutions
and petrochemicals to customers worldwide. These include transporting
and trading oil and gas, marketing natural gas, producing and selling
fuel for ships and planes, generating electricity and providing energy
efficiency advice. We also produce and sell petrochemical building
blocks to industrial customers globally, and we are investing in making
renewable and lower-carbon energy sources competitive for large-scale
use. In the U.S., we operate in 50 states and employ more than 20,000
people delivering energy in a responsible manner.
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