The LNG major Shell partnered with Turcas Petrol and launched the first liquefied natural gas filling station in Turkey, commenting that it is an act representing the importance of achieving today’s environmental goals through sustainable methods.
Specifically, the LNG facility is located in Sapanca, on the Istanbul-Ankara highway that facilitates the highest volumes of international transport traffic.
The news was published in Turcas’ Petrol social media account, with the company highlighting that this step marks a new era for Turkey’s road transport offering a new alternative fuel for the segment.
In these days when we need clean alternative energy sources, we are pleased to share this environmental investment of Shell & Turcas with you.
Also, with this newly launched facility, Turkey becomes the fourth European country where Shell has established an LNG fueling station.
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Establishing the facility was the company response to the growing demand for alternative energy sources in Turkey.
Concluding, launched the world’s biggest ship-to-ship LNG transfers on January 2, 2019, in the mediterranean port of Dortyol, Mehmet Tecimen, oil utilities regional director of Turkish Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS) announced.
