Fiedler Group’s Featured Projects
Expanding Fueling Horizons: SC Fuels Introduces New Cardlock Facility in California
June 13th, 2024 by Fiedler Group
SC Fuels recently announced the addition of a new fueling facility providing unrestricted access to private and the public heavy duty vehicle operators, trucks and passenger vehicles. This facility situated at the Irwindale Gateway, 1200 Arrow Highway, southeast corner of Arrow Highway and Live Oak Avenue in the City of Irwindale, is set to become a critical resource for the transportation industry in the region by offering an extensive selection of fuels, including: Diesel, Biodiesel, Red diesel, E-85 Gasoline. Fiedler Group is a proud member of the team that brought this project to completion.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
The scope of work for the new Cardlock facility included significant construction and infrastructure developments:
• Fueling Canopy: One new 129’-0” X 42’-0” canopy sheltering 14 dispensers, features a combination of multi-product and single-product options, as well as five DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) dispensers.
• CMU Enclosure: One 42’-0” X 23’-4” concrete masonry unit (CMU) enclosure, equipped with metal screening gates, houses an electrical equipment control room, aboveground storage tanks, and a trash enclosure area.
• Underground Storage Tanks: The installation of underground storage tanks to ensure a reliable and efficient fuel supply.
• Additional Site Improvements: Various landscape, drainage, and site improvements were implemented to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of the facility.
Overcoming Challenges
The development of this facility was not without its challenges. Notably, two significant hurdles were successfully overcome by Fiedler Group in helping to deliver this project:
Redesigning the Equipment Enclosure: During the construction process, a Southern California Edison (SCE) guy wire was discovered within the proposed footprint of the equipment enclosure area. This unexpected obstacle required a complete redesign of the enclosure to accommodate the existing infrastructure without compromising the facility’s functionality.
Planning Approval: Securing planning approval for the redesigned enclosure area presented its own set of challenges. The project team had to navigate complex regulations and ensure that all required setbacks were met. Through diligent planning and collaboration with local authorities, the necessary approvals were obtained, allowing the project to proceed without significant delays.
Looking Ahead
With the opening of this new public access Cardlock Fueling facility, SC Fuels continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing reliable, accessible, and innovative fueling solutions across California. This site not only exemplifies the convenience and efficiency of truck fueling SC Fuels is known for but also underscores SC Fuels’ dedication to overcoming challenges and delivering exceptional service to its customers.
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CHEVRON RNG/CNG STATIONS – The Quest for a Cleaner Tomorrow
March 12th, 2024 by Fiedler Group
One day, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) will help reduce the life cycle carbon intensity of transportation fuels while meeting the world’s growing energy needs. Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies and a pioneer in the clean energy transition through relationships with partners to drive innovation such as developing a process where compressing RNG creates Compressed Natural Gas or CNG.
RNG is biogas produced from multiple sources, including livestock waste, landfills, wastewater sludge, food waste and other organic waste operations. RNG’s multi-uses which include for electricity generation, heating and cooking, bioplastics, and vehicle fuel can help improve local air quality and greenhouse gas reductions and reduce agricultural methane release in the atmosphere. Chevron works with its partners in the United States to convert methane from cow waste into RNG, which the U.S. and California classify as an advanced biofuel for transportation, for use in heavy-duty vehicles.
CNG stands out as an environmentally friendly and non-toxic alternative to conventional gasoline and diesel fuels. Its adoption contributes to a reduction in harmful emissions and eliminates the risk of groundwater contamination. By compressing natural gas (methane) to less than 1% of its original volume, CNG has gained traction among both commercial and non-commercial vehicle users.
Chevron continues to expand access to low-carbon fuels for heavy-duty vehicles by establishing a network of 30 CNG stations in California by 2025 and highlighting the Company’s commitment of producing 40,000 million BTUs of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) daily by 2030.
Given their extensive experience with both CNG and LNG, Fiedler Group was contracted by Wayne Perry Inc (WPI – Chevron’s construction contractor) to provide Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) services for four groundbreaking projects. Along with WPI, Fiedler Group has played a pivotal role in turning Chevron’s sustainability vision into a reality by delivering a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services, that includes entitlement processing, construction documents, and permitting.
LOST HILLS
Located at 21981 Hwy 46, the Lost Hills project represents the first Heavy Duty Vehicle CNG fueling project that Fiedler Group designed and permitted for Chevron. Fiedler Group provided a full range of design services, overcoming various challenges to bring the project to fruition.
Careful consideration was given to the placement of the CNG equipment compound and fueling canopy to utilize existing entrance and egress driveways, ensuring efficient vehicle flow. Additionally, installing the equipment compound around the existing monument sign while maintaining necessary clearances for system vents demonstrated Fiedler Group’s design expertise and attention to detail.
Construction of the Lost Hills CNG station was successfully completed in December of 2021, adding another milestone to Chevron’s portfolio of sustainable infrastructure developments.
VISALIA
In 2022 Chevron made headlines with the opening of its second CNG station in California. Located at 8835 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia, this Chevron CNG station was the result and yet another step toward executing Chevron’s vision. The successful completion of this station was a collaboration between Chevron, Valley Pacific, a prominent fuel marketer in California, Wayne Perry Inc, and Fiedler Group.
The installation of a new compression, storage, and dispensing system was a key component of the project as was navigating the challenges posed by the station’s location in a floodplain. Fiedler Group achieved compliance with building code requirements by designing an elevated electrical area and re-engineered the existing retention pond to accommodate the station’s footprint without compromising its functionality.
The ongoing success of the Visalia station underscores Chevron and its partners’ commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable infrastructure development.
MONTEBELLO
The Montebello Heavy-Duty Vehicle RNG Fueling Station, located at 601 S. Vail Avenue, was the third station designed and constructed in Chevron’s quest for a cleaner tomorrow.
The path to achieving this vision, however, was not without its share of challenges. The Montebello project found its home on a portion of the existing Montebello Chevron Terminal that lacked power infrastructure, proper drainage and the appropriate ingress and egress. Despite these hurdles, the Fiedler Group innovative design incorporated a new 3-lane fueling canopy and equipment enclosure, optimizing space and functionality.
The culmination of these efforts was marked on September 8, 2023, with the successful completion of the RNG fueling station. This accomplishment signified not only another step forward in Chevron’s commitment to an eco-friendlier future but also a testament to how collaboration between industry leaders, innovative engineering, an experienced general contractor, and a dedication to environmental responsibility can lead to transformative results.
STOCKTON
Building on the successful openings of the Lost Hills, Visalia and Montebello Stations, Chevron opened the Stockton project marking the fourth Heavy Duty Vehicle CNG fueling project that Fiedler Group designed and permitted.
Situated at 1524 S. Fresno Avenue in the City of Stockton, the project once again posed notable challenges including the site’s lack of power and existing natural gas service as well the location of an adjacent drainage pond to the site. Despite these obstacles, Fiedler Group successfully designed a new 2-lane fueling canopy and equipment enclosure, adapting the station to its surroundings while ensuring minimal disturbance to the pond.
Moreover, redesigning the existing entrance and egress driveways to accommodate heavy-duty vehicles posed another challenge, which was adeptly addressed by WPI during the construction phase. Construction of the Stockton CNG station was completed in October 2023, further solidifying Chevron’s commitment to providing sustainable fueling solutions.
CONCLUSION
These projects not only promote clean energy but also exemplify the power of engineering and design in overcoming challenges when bringing this important technology to market. To learn more about how Fiedler Group can service your project needs, please contact us here.
Zero-Emission Heavy Duty Transportation is No Longer a Potential Idea but a Proven Reality
October 5th, 2022 by Fiedler Group
Congratulations to Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and Kenworth Truck Company (Kenworth) for the successful completion of the shore-to-shore Project ZANZEFF (Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities). Located at the Port of Los Angeles and substantially funded by the California Air Resource Board (CARB), the project’s main objective was to demonstrate the ability to match or nearly match the performance of diesel-powered drayage trucks using zero-emission hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric transportation while eliminating emissions.
Read the rest of this entry »Design Completion Leads Way to Construction of the Shell Renewable Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Site (Carson, California)
June 9th, 2022 by Fiedler Group
Shell’s project to construct, own and operate its first renewable compressed natural gas (R-CNG) fueling site are well underway with the successful permitting and design completion of the station to be located at Shell’s distribution facility in Carson, California.
Read the rest of this entry »CTE TO SUPPORT ANOTHER GROUNDBREAKING MILESTONE IN ZERO-EMISSION DEPLOYMENTS: Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks to Service the Entire Northern California Region
August 4th, 2021 by Fiedler Group
Fiedler Group congratulates the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) for being awarded a multi-million-dollar grant to support the largest commercial deployment of thirty (30) Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks (FCET) to service Northern California. The NorCAL ZERO Project, also known as Zero-Emission Regional Truck Operations with Fuel Cell Electric Trucks, will expand the domestic supplier base of low-emission vehicles with the inclusion of world-wide manufacturer, Hyundai.
Read the rest of this entry »From Brownfields Site to Green Technology: Port of Los Angeles Set to Advance a Zero-Emissions Future Through Its Fuel Cell Electric Technology Demonstration
June 29th, 2021 by Fiedler Group
The Port of Los Angeles, along with several key technology partners, is set to introduce five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and two hydrogen fueling stations as part of the Shore-to-Store (S2S) demonstration designed to advance the Port’s Clean Air Action Plan.
Read the rest of this entry »“Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven!” ®
April 9th, 2021 by Fiedler Group
Even through the global pandemic of 2020, 7-Eleven continued to expand its network of convenience stores. It’s no wonder, as 7-Eleven has placed the customer at the very heart of their operations since inception in 1927. Known as a “leader in convenience,” 7-Eleven has cornered the market in bringing comfort and ease to its clientele year after year.
Read the rest of this entry »1-Year Anniversary of OCTA’s Hydrogen Fueling Station Rollout and Fiedler Group’s Participation in the Landmark Project
March 24th, 2021 by Fiedler Group
It has been approximately one year since The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) debuted 10 new hydrogen fuel cell buses as well as the nation’s largest fueling station located in Santa Ana, CA. The deployment not only demonstrated the technology capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions but bolstered the push for upgrading current facilities to meet the growing demand of hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
Read the rest of this entry »Final Beam Set for Agua Caliente’s State-of-the-Art Gas Station and Convenience Store
February 17th, 2021 by Fiedler Group
On January 18, 2021, Fiedler Group had the privilege of participating in the final beam setting ceremony with representatives of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. This project is the tribes first gas station, convenience store and gaming development and is situated directly across from the Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa located in Rancho Mirage, California.
Read the rest of this entry »Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has opened a new Heavy-Duty Vehicle CNG fueling station in Bakersfield, California
March 17th, 2020 by Fiedler Group
TheSouthern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has opened a new Heavy-Duty Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Bakersfield, California.
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