Caterpillar Embraces Natural Gas

Energy consumption is rising rapidly, driven by worldwide population grown, developing economies, improving global living standards and the use of ever more energy-dependent technologies. Access to affordable and dependable energy is also critical to energy security and economic prosperity.

At Caterpillar, there is support for the development and utilization of all energy resources - both traditional and alternative. The world needs more of everything - and when Caterpillar thinks power, it's not considered in terms of diesel or gas, but diesel and gas.

Natural gas presents enormous opportunities as its availability increases, along with the development of technologies to use natural gas in more products. Caterpillar has announced its intent for developing the technologies our customers need to accompany the growth in natural gas. To this end, Caterpillar acquired MWM Holding GmbH (MWM) in 2011, enabling the company to significantly expand customer options for sustainable, natural gas-powered solutions. Already, we have introduced the Dynamic Gas Blending line of retrofit kits for energy exploration and production engines. We also have announced that mining trucks and locomotives will be among the first Cat^® machines to incorporate high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology, as our commitment to natural gas extends across our high-horsepower product lines.

Caterpillar is one of the world's leading technology suppliers to the diverse energy market, and leverages its technology and innovation to meet the world's growing energy needs. Gas continues to be a significant opportunity for the company and its customers. Natural gas could be a game-changer, and, at Caterpillar, there is a clear strategy to enable success in this exciting market.