Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Five years ago, Gazprom Helium Service, a partner of KAMAZ PJSC, began building a long-haul fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered trucks. Today, the company's fleet has increased 15-fold and now includes 273 modern KAMAZ LNG-powered trucks.
The first batch of 18 domestically produced KAMAZ-5490 NEO monofuel trucks arrived at the helium container logistics center in Primorsky Krai on March 31, 2021. Gazprom Helium Service currently operates 273 modern KAMAZ LNG trucks. The flagship of the fleet are the new-generation K5 KAMAZ-54901 LNG trucks, developed by the leading Russian truck manufacturer for Gazprom. These environmentally friendly vehicles can travel up to 1,600 kilometers without refueling.
Since its inception, the eco-friendly fleet has traveled over 15 million kilometers, equivalent to circling the globe 374 times. The average monthly mileage of a single KAMAZ LNG-powered truck is 6,000-8,000 kilometers. Running LNG-powered vehicles reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 27% compared to traditional fuels.
KAMAZ's partner has placed particular emphasis on developing its own infrastructure to support the full cycle of long-haul LNG transportation. Four refueling centers have been established in the Far East, and environmentally friendly fuel is produced at its own natural gas liquefaction complexes. This ensures the reliability of logistics routes.
Specialized domestic road trains offer a comprehensive transport solution for transporting liquefied gases. These road trains include KAMAZ LNG trucks, semi-trailers, and tank containers for transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), LNG, liquid helium, and liquid ethylene.
The KAMAZ-54901 LNG-powered truck is a gas-powered version of the first model in the high-tech K5 line of trucks. This version of the truck is equipped with a KAMAZ R6 (Euro-5) gas engine producing 460 hp, an automated transmission, and two cryogenic tanks holding 1,060 liters of liquefied natural gas. Using LNG significantly reduces fuel costs for the owner, with a range of up to 1,600 km on a single tank, making this model one of the most efficient for businesses. Thanks to significant fuel savings, the cost of owning an LNG-powered truck is significantly lower.
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