Arch Coal orders LNG truck conversion systems
Published by Callum O'Reilly,
Senior Editor
LNG Industry,
As part of Arch Coal's ongoing programme to assess the benefits of using LNG in its mining operations, the company’s Black Thunder Mine (Wright, Wyoming, US) has placed an order with GFS Corp. for 10 EVO-MT 9300 LNG conversion systems.
The EVO-MT® Systems, which will be installed on Komatsu 930E haul trucks, will be configured for use with either Cummins or MTU engines.
The newly converted Komatsu 930E haul trucks will join Arch's existing fleet of LNG-powered Komatsu 830E units that have been in operation at the Black Thunder Mine since January 2014.
The project is expected to be fully completed by 2Q15. GFS Corp. is currently working with Arch Coal to develop NG+D® solutions for other applications including additional haul truck models as well as other diesel-powered surface mining equipment.
Jason Green, President, GFS Corp., said: "We are pleased to continue our relationship with Arch Coal and are excited that they have chosen GFS Corp as a technology and service partner in their ongoing effort to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability […] We look forward to working with Arch Coal and the outstanding team at Black Thunder Mine as they significantly expand their LNG conversion project."
Edited from press release by Callum O'Reilly
Read the article online at: https://www.lngindustry.com/small-scale-lng/10032015/arch-coal-orders-lng-truck-conversion-systems-388/
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