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For operators planning to build CNG refueling facilities, a common and critical decision point is: Do CNG daughter stations need to be configured with a generator? The answer is not fixed but depends on one core condition—the power supply situation at the site.
Simply put, when there is a stable and reliable municipal power supply on-site, the CNG daughter station can directly connect to the grid and operate without an additional generator. This model reduces the initial investment and is suitable for areas with well-developed infrastructure, such as cities and industrial parks.
However, for many ideal locations for CNG Filling Stations—such as new logistics parks, remote mining areas, temporary construction sites, or along highways with weak grid coverage—there is often no available power source on-site. In this case, configuring a gas generator becomes an essential choice to ensure the continuous and reliable operation of the entire refueling station. The generator will provide power to drive core equipment such as compressors, control systems, and Fuel Dispensers.
Understanding this core configuration logic allows us to further appreciate that the appeal of modern CNG Substations goes far beyond flexible energy solutions. Take the CNG Substation Integrated Equipment provided by Jiangsu Huayan as an example—it represents the current trend of efficient and convenient station construction.
Integrated Design: "Modularizing" the Refueling Station
Traditional refueling station construction requires extensive on-site installation of pipelines and equipment, resulting in complex engineering and long cycles. Jiangsu Huayan's innovation lies in the high integration of the core systems of an entire CNG Gas Station. Its CNG Container or CNG Tube Skid Trailer design is like a "plug-and-play" giant energy block.
High Integration: On a standard container-style frame or skid-mounted trailer chassis, it integrates the CNG Tube Pressure Tank, compressor, priority panel, dispenser, and intelligent control system. This CNG Substation Integrated design allows the entire refueling station to be manufactured, tested, and pre-assembled in the factory.
Rapid Deployment: Once the equipment arrives on-site, it can be put into operation in a very short time after completing simple pipeline connection and foundation fixing. This greatly shortens the station construction cycle and reduces on-site construction costs and risks.
Flexibility and Mobility: Especially the CNG Tube Skid Trailer models offer excellent mobility. They can be towed to different locations to provide services based on market demand, like a "mobile power bank," perfectly meeting the refueling needs of temporary, seasonal, or non-fixed fleets.
Whether configured with a generator or not, the core performance of Jiangsu Huayan's CNG Station equipment maintains high standards:
Intelligent Control: Uses a PLC + touch screen control system to achieve fully automatic operation and intelligent pressure management. The system can automatically take gas from low, medium, and high-pressure Jumbo Cylinder groups in sequence and start the compressor automatically to replenish gas when pressure is low, ensuring refueling efficiency and vehicle fill rates.
Wide Applicability: Product capacity ranges from 500 Nm³/h to 3000 Nm³/h, meeting the diverse needs of small urban bus fleets to large transport fleets. The equipment has a wide inlet pressure adaptation range (3-20 MPa), ensuring good compatibility with gas sources.
Safety and Reliability: Equipped with multiple safety systems and complies with international standards. The entire station undergoes strict factory testing, ensuring stability and safety when operating in remote areas or independently.
Returning to the initial question: Do CNG daughter stations need a generator? This depends entirely on your site location. If there is power on-site, no configuration is needed; if there is no power on-site, a generator is key to ensuring independent operation.
More importantly, choosing a supplier like Jiangsu Huayan that provides CNG Substation Integrated Equipment means you are not just selecting a piece of equipment but also an efficient, flexible, and low-risk station construction solution. It transforms the complex engineering of CNG Filling Stations into a standardized product, allowing you to focus more on the operation itself and quickly seize the development opportunities in the natural gas vehicle market.
