SoCalGas, Sierra Northern Railway Working on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive
July 28 2021 - 2:15PM
Dow Jones News
By Stephen Nakrosis
Southern California Gas Co. on Wednesday said it would work with
Sierra Northern Railway and others to develop and test a
zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine that could be used in
switcher locomotives.
Switcher locomotives are mainly used over short distances and to
move cars within a railyard or other facility.
The company said the California Energy Commission awarded Sierra
Northern Railway and Gas Technology Institute almost $4 million for
the project, which includes a demonstration of the locomotive in
Sacramento. SoCalGas is contributing another $500,000 toward
research, it said.
Neil Navin, SoCalGas Vice President of Clean Energy Innovations,
said, "We believe hydrogen fuel cell-powered locomotives can play a
significant role in reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions from the railways that serve California's ports and
warehouses." He also said, "This research is just part of our
efforts to lead the transition to clean fuels in California and it
supports our commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas
emissions in our operations and delivery of energy by 2045."
SoCalGas is a subsidiary of energy services holding company
Sempra.
-Write to Stephen Nakrosis at stephen.nakrosis@wsj.com
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