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Compressed Natural Gas Pump – Salt Lake – Utah

Compressed Natural Gas Pump - Salt Lake - Utah


A compressed natural gas (CNG) gas pump, located in the Salt Lake Valley of northern Utah, along the Wasatch Front.

A natural gas fueling station is specifically designed to dispense Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline or diesel. These pumps are commonly found at public refueling stations, fleet depots, or private facilities catering to vehicles powered by natural gas, such as buses, trucks, and passenger cars. CNG is stored under high pressure in specially designed tanks and is dispensed through nozzles that securely connect to a vehicle’s fueling port. Modern CNG pumps are equipped with safety features such as pressure regulators, automatic shutoff systems, and monitoring devices to ensure efficient and secure fueling.

CNG gas pumps support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by providing a low-emission fuel option. Vehicles running on CNG produce significantly less carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter compared to traditional fuels. Additionally, CNG is often more cost-effective, providing savings for both individual drivers and large fleets. These pumps play a crucial role in expanding the adoption of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.

CNG Gas Station Price Sign – Utah

CNG Gas Station Price Sign - Utah

A CNG station (Compressed Natural Gas station) is a facility where compressed natural gas (CNG) is stored, distributed, and dispensed to vehicles that run on CNG. CNG is natural gas that has been compressed to a high pressure (typically around 3,000–3,600 psi) to reduce its volume, making it suitable for use in vehicles as an alternative to gasoline or diesel.

CNG is considered a cleaner fuel compared to gasoline and diesel, producing lower levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter.

CNG stations are often located in urban areas, near highways, or in industrial regions, providing accessible refueling points for vehicles running on compressed natural gas.

Historic Aetna Gas Station – Middletown – Kentucky

Historic Aetna Gas Station – Middletown – Kentucky

Historic Aetna Gas Station - Middletown - Kentucky

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This was Middletown’s (a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky) first gas station, built in the late 1920’s by I.W. Quesenberry. The gas station sold Aetna Oil Company gas, and other products, and includes a Deem gas pump. The gas station’s original life was pretty short. As the construction of U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) to the north in 1936, diverted away much of the traffic that would have used the station. In the intervening years, the station was used by a drying cleaning business, and a taxi cab service. In 1996 the building was donated to the city, and a federal grant was used to restore it back to its original purpose.