Nov 10 2014
Following an announcement last fall that Xpress Natural Gas (XNG) and Direct Energy Business entered an agreement to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) to off-pipeline industrial and commercial businesses and institutions in the State of New York, construction on the CNG production facility and distribution terminal has begun in Manheim, New York. The facility is anticipated to be fully operational by spring 2015.
"XNG and Direct Energy Business are working together to solve two of the biggest concerns in the New York business community right now via the construction of this terminal – the high cost of traditional energy options, and the lack of competitive alternatives," said John Nahill, president of XNG. "CNG is enabling companies and communities that currently must rely on expensive heating fuels like oil, propane, and biomass to lower their overall costs, and compete more effectively."
"Direct Energy Business is uniquely positioned to combine its resources with companies such as XNG to help customers modify their facilities and take advantage of cheaper natural gas prices in North America," said John Schultz, president of Direct Energy Business. "We are excited about the construction of this facility to help New York State businesses and municipalities save money on their primary fuel costs."
When operational, the CNG terminal will employ up to eight full-time employees, and will result in the creation of nearly 100 related jobs in the area.
XNG operates the largest fleet of high-capacity all-composite CNG trailers in North America. The company currently offers both LNG and CNG service across New England and New York, with customers ranging from industrial manufacturing to colleges to hospitals to local utilities. XNG also provides service to eastern Canada, and is the only provider licensed to export trucked CNG by the U.S. Department of Energy, and licensed to import trucked CNG by the National Energy Board of Canada.
Direct Energy Business has earned a position as a leading competitive energy supplier across North America by delivering on its commitment to help businesses of all sizes capitalize on energy choice through competitive pricing, flexible product options, industry expertise, and superior service. The retail energy company is dedicated to offering customized electricity and natural gas products and pricing options, advocating for energy choice in the regulatory policy arena, and providing businesses with unparalleled advice and service.
About Direct Energy
Direct Energy is North America's largest provider of heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical services and a leading energy and energy-related services provider with more than six million residential and commercial customer relationships. Direct Energy provides customers with choice and support in managing their energy costs through a portfolio of innovative products and services. A subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE: CNA), one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, Direct Energy operates in 46 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and 10 provinces in Canada. To learn more about Direct Energy, please visit www.directenergy.com.
About Xpress Natural Gas
Xpress Natural Gas (XNG) is the industry leader in rapid and reliable delivery of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to enterprises throughout New York, New England and eastern Canada. Using its trucked natural gas solutions, XNG enables industrial and commercial businesses and municipalities to convert to natural gas without the high cost of connecting to a pipeline. Customers quickly realize the benefits both of lower energy costs and a lower carbon footprint. For more information about Xpress Natural Gas, visit www.xng.com.