Missouri Gas Energy to Open Its First Public Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Today in St. Joseph, MO
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* “We are very proud to be the first energy company in Northwest Missouri to step forward and offer a compressed natural gas fueling station for public use, especially in this area, which is along a major thoroughfare for trucks transporting products between the Midwest and Southern states,” said Rob Hack, Chief Operating Officer of Kansas City-based MGE.“Today, there are about 120,000 CNG vehicles on the road in this country, and we expect that number to continue to increase because the availability of domestic natural gas makes it an inexpensive fuel option, and one that can help us reduce our dependence on foreign oil.Additionally, natural gas produces lower carbon dioxide emissions than any other fossil fuel, which is important as air quality regulations become tighter and tighter.” St. Joseph Mayor Bill Falkner will join MGE executives for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony.*“We are very proud to be the first energy company in Northwest Missouri to step forward and offer a compressed natural gas fueling station for public use, especially in this area, which is along a major thoroughfare for trucks transporting products between the Midwest and Southern states,” said Rob Hack, Chief Operating Officer of Kansas City-based MGE.“Today, there are about 120,000 CNG vehicles on the road in this country, and we expect that number to continue to increase because the availability of domestic natural gas makes it an inexpensive fuel option, and one that can help us reduce our dependence on foreign oil.