NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS, UTILITIES PRESS ARB TO RELAX CNG SPEC

Natural gas suppliers and southern California utilities say the air board should relax its current compressed natural gas (CNG) standard for vehicles, or face massive noncompliance and potential supply shortages as liquefied natural gas (LNG) is integrated into the fuel supply. But engine makers and other industry stakeholders -- including utilities -- fear that if the standard is relaxed too much, it may damage CNG vehicles and other equipment fired by natural gas and increase pollution. At issue are the...