The consortium, dubbed Eagle LNG Partners, will develop regional LNG projects to meet the demand for the cleaner-burning, less expensive fuel for industries like oil and gas, long-haul trucking, rail, mining and marine services.
Eagle LNG Partners will also identify strategic US locations to develop, own and operate LNG production projects.
The consortium is currently considering projects in Florida, Washington, Colorado, North Dakota, Ohio and Texas.
Clean Energy president and CEO Andrew Littlefair said major firms in the long-haul trucking business have made significant announcements over the last few months about their plans to convert their own fleets, or the third-party trucks that move their products to natural gas.
"Along with recent announcements by rail and marine companies, it’s easy to understand the need for a significant increase in LNG supply in the United States. We are now joining with our partners to help meet that demand," Littlefair said.
GE Energy Financial Services managing director John Shepherd said natural gas is revolutionizing the fueling of long-haul trucking and other high-horsepower applications.
"With massive amounts of domestic reserves, America is facing a generational opportunity to move to a more secure, less expensive and cleaner-burning fuel. Eagle LNG Partners’ mission is to provide customers with technology and know-how to confidently make the switch," Shepherd said.
