Prospects for the development of a network of CNG filling compressor stations in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

Abstract

Gas motor fuel is one of the main alternatives to traditional fuels. Natural gas is one of the cleanest fuels. Switching transport to more environmentally friendly motor fuel allows reducing emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere. The world practice of using gas motor fuel has shown its environmental friendliness and economy compared to gasoline and diesel. However, despite the advantages of natural gas as a fuel, the distribution infrastructure is not sufficiently developed, which is why this article discusses the plan for the territorial location of the CNG filling station network in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The factors influencing the location of the network of gas filling stations are analyzed. For the study, the methodology written by the authors of the monograph: “The system for ensuring the effective development and operation of a network of methane filling stations”, Malenkina, Rovner, and Mkrtychan. According to the methodology, it was determined that to determine the sites for the CNG filling stations network, the following criteria should be considered: gasification of settlements, density of the road network, the number of vehicles in the settlement, and the ecological state of the environment. The study revealed that it is more logical to install compressed natural gas modules at existing filling stations than to build completely new CNG filling stations, and it is also worth starting the distribution of gas motor fuel from the main highways of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Based on this, an analysis of gas stations built on the highways of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) was carried out and, as a result, 4 gas stations were identified where it is worth introducing the CNG module.