Walmart to demonstrate 15-liter natural gas
engine developed by Cummins
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:
CVX), today announced definitive agreements to supply fuel linked
to renewable natural gas for a Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
demonstration of Cummins Inc.’s (NYSE: CMI) new 15-liter natural
gas engine for heavy-duty trucks.
As part of the agreements, Walmart will provide heavy-duty
trucks for Cummins to integrate with the new 15-liter natural gas
engine, the X15N™, which runs on compressed natural gas (CNG).
After taking delivery, Walmart will field-test the finished trucks
at its distribution center in Fontana, California, with Chevron
supplying the trucks with CNG linked to renewable natural gas.
Renewable natural gas is produced when biomethane from
decomposing organic matter – such as cow manure or landfill waste –
is captured, treated and placed into the natural gas network.
Uncaptured methane is more than 25 times as potent as carbon
dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. Chevron has
partnerships with Brightmark LLC and California Bioenergy LLC to
produce renewable natural gas from dairy farms, which under
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard can qualify as carbon
negative on a lifecycle basis. Chevron will be responsible for
linking the renewable natural gas to the CNG dispensed by Walmart
into its natural gas trucks.
“Chevron has positioned itself to help major fleet operators
like Walmart in their efforts to decarbonize their transportation
operations through the use of CNG linked to renewable natural gas,”
said Andy Walz, president of Americas Fuels & Lubricants for
Chevron. “As we continue to rapidly grow our renewable natural gas
business, we aim to leverage the power of our partnerships to the
benefit of new and existing customers who seek lower carbon
transportation solutions.”
“Walmart’s collaboration with Chevron and Cummins on the new
Cummins 15-liter natural gas engine is one of many technologies we
are testing to reach zero emissions in our fleet, part of our
broader goal to achieve zero emissions in our operations by 2040,”
said Luke McCollum, vice president of Supply Chain Sustainability
at Walmart. “Testing CNG linked to renewable natural gas marks a
significant stepping stone for Walmart’s path to zero emissions
transportation.”
In September 2021, Chevron and Cummins expanded their memorandum
of understanding to include new strategic priorities relating to
renewable natural gas, with an initial focus on making the
transition to natural gas engines easier for fleets by improving
fuel availability while allowing them to lower the lifecycle carbon
intensity of their operations.
“Cummins is excited to work with Walmart and Chevron on
heavy-duty natural gas trucks and fuel availability,” said Puneet
Jhawar, general manager, Natural Gas at Cummins. “The Cummins X15N
natural gas powertrain allows for fleets to significantly reduce
their emissions footprint starting almost immediately on a large
scale with competitive equipment costs, while providing the power,
range, and performance characteristics customers expect from
Cummins.”
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy
companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy
is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world.
Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures
transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and
develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry.
We are focused on lowering the carbon intensity in our operations
and seeking to grow lower carbon businesses along with our
traditional business lines. More information about Chevron is
available at www.chevron.com.
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