Compressed Natural Gas Solutions
Driven by a commitment to excellence, Quantum delivers high-quality, safe, and lightweight fuel storage and transport solutions that are accelerating the widespread adoption of CNG.
Mobility Sectors
Quantum’s next-generation CNG fuel system includes back-of-cab and frame-rail-mounted options, giving fleets flexible configurations that align with space, weight, and operational needs. Featuring advanced Type 4 tanks and industry-leading DGE capacity, these systems are engineered for safety and built to meet the evolving demands of modern trucking—delivering superior capacity, streamlined design, and dependable performance.
Infrastructure Sectors
Quantum’s CNG Virtual Pipeline Trailers Meet Real-World Demands Across Industries
- Fracking: Using CNG for fuel fracking operations reduces costs, cuts emissions, and improves efficiency compared to diesel. Quantum’s high-capacity, lightweight virtual pipeline (VP) trailers offer a reliable and efficient solution for CNG-powered fracking.
Recommended trailer: VP 45/40 - Peaking: Our VP trailers feature optimized load rates that improve efficiency by up to 30% and minimize downtime—ideal for meeting the high demands of CNG peaking. With our scalable systems, we can ensure continuous operation, load-following, peak shaving, and outage protection across the industry.
Recommended trailer: VP 45/40 - Power Generation and Industrial Sites: Getting clean power where it’s needed and when it’s needed can be a difficult yet critical task. Quantum’s scalable, mobile VP trailers bring CNG to power generation and industrial sites, offering a safe, flexible, and on-demand solution for virtually any environment.
Recommended trailer: VP 45/40, VP 51, VP 8 - Pipeline Integrity: From natural disasters and accidents to maintenance and repairs, pipeline interruptions can be costly. With multiple trailer sizes and unmatched maneuverability, Quantum’s VP systems help maintain energy continuity and protect operations in any scenario. Recommended trailer: VP 45/40, VP 51, VP 8
Unlock the potential of compressed natural gas (CNG)—an abundant, low-emission alternative to gasoline and diesel. As a versatile energy source, CNG is playing a growing role in the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable operations across industries. It can be the foundation for your long-term sustainability strategy with proven efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Key Benefits
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Lower fuel costs
- Domestic resource
- Diverse applications
- Infrastructure availability
- Cleaner combustion
Frequently Asked Questions
Natural gas is a byproduct of oil drilling and coal mining but can also be independently harvested from natural gas fields. It is used as a motor fuel in two forms, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Natural gas has been safely used as a transportation fuel across the world for many decades. It is lighter than air and thus much less volatile than gasoline or diesel. In the event of a leak, natural gas wants to quickly rise away from the scene rather than pooling like liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Because natural gas is stored in vehicles at high pressure, CNG tanks and systems are required to pass extensive tests and meet rigorous industry standards prior to operation. As a result, a Quantum Type 4 tank is actually more resistant to penetration than liquid fuel tanks used in production vehicles.
Natural gas is lighter than air. If a leak were to develop, the gas would rise and disperse into the atmosphere, giving little chance for ignition. Gasoline and diesel fuel, on the other hand, are dense liquids that tend to pool and catch fire easily. When CNG is burned, it produces few emissions as compared with gasoline or diesel, meaning less smog and less air pollution. This makes CNG a promising motor fuel for the future.
Traditionally, pipeline natural gas comes from deep underground wells and is associated with petroleum production. RNG, on the other hand, is natural gas derived from organic waste material found in daily life, such as food waste, garden and lawn clippings, and animal and plant-based material.
Raw natural gas is odorless, so a distinctive sulfur-scented odor is added prior to distribution. This strong smell makes it easier to detect a leak. If you notice an odor, please inspect the vehicle for the source of the concern and then repair as needed. Note that the odorant becomes detectable at a concentration of approximately 1% by volume. However, the smell does not get stronger as the concentration increases. This means if you can smell it, the concentration is already at least 1%.
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