LNG for Remote Industrial Sites
Remote industrial sites without pipeline access can run on natural gas by receiving LNG by truck or ISO container. Because liquefaction shrinks gas volume about 600 times, one trailer carries enough energy to make long haul delivery economical. The LNG is stored onsite and vaporized to fuel generators, boilers, dryers, and process heat.
The remote site problem
Sites beyond the pipeline grid have historically defaulted to diesel and heavy fuel oil, which cost more per unit of energy in most markets, produce more emissions, and require large stored inventories. A virtual pipeline replaces that with scheduled LNG deliveries and a compact storage and vaporization plant.
What changes when a remote site switches to LNG
Fuel cost usually falls because natural gas has traded below diesel on an energy basis in most recent U.S. market conditions, though the spread varies by region and time. CO2 falls about 29 percent per unit of energy versus diesel, based on EIA emissions coefficients, and particulate and sulfur emissions drop sharply because natural gas contains almost no sulfur. Engine maintenance intervals often improve because gas burns cleaner than diesel.
Typical applications
Remote power generation, asphalt and aggregate drying, food processing, lumber kilns, oilfield operations, construction camps, and island facilities. Delivery distance matters: the economics depend on trucking miles from the nearest liquefaction plant, so a supplier with multiple sourcing points can materially lower delivered cost.
Who provides this service
VP Ventures supplies LNG to remote industrial sites beyond the pipeline grid, replacing diesel and fuel oil for power, heat, and process fuel. The service is turnkey: LNG supply, transportation, onsite storage, regasification, and ongoing logistics coordination under one contract, with no infrastructure investment required at the point of use.
Frequently asked questions
How far can LNG be trucked economically?
Commonly several hundred miles. Because LNG is 600 times denser than gas, transport cost per unit of energy stays manageable over long distances.
What onsite equipment is required?
A cryogenic storage tank or parked trailer, vaporizers, and pressure regulation. The footprint is comparable to a few truck bays.
Can LNG fully replace diesel generators?
Yes, with dedicated gas generators or dual fuel conversions that substitute a large share of diesel with gas.
Who monitors fuel levels at a remote site?
Providers use tank telemetry and schedule deliveries automatically so the site never manages fuel logistics.