Direbus, the association that comprises more than 700 coach companies nationwide, has joined a partnership driven by Cepsa and Begas, which aims at decarbonising urban heavy transport operations with Autogas and its renewable version. Renewable Liquid Gas can deliver up to 90% carbon emissions reduction and emits the same low NOx, SOx and PM as conventional LPG.

The alliance between Cepsa and BeGas is an agreement covering the entire value chain of professional urban transport, which now includes the participation of ten companies and organisations in the sector.

Direbus’ incorporation into this association seeks to continue accelerating the decarbonisation of urban transport by leveraging renewable Liquid Gas and other renewably-sourced fuels in vehicles for passenger transport, such as buses and coaches.

According to Cepsa, “This partnership brings together the entire value chain of this sector (engine manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, energy producers and consumers) with a common goal: fighting climate change by reducing the sector’s carbon footprint and reducing pollution in cities”.

After officially becoming a member, President of Direbus, Alfonso Taborda, stated: “The major cities in our country have gotten serious about limiting entrance to their low emission zones, regardless of the type of vehicle and service for economic activities. One of the services provided by tourist charter transportation is the transfer from ports, airports, and train and bus stations to hotel complexes in historic city centres, as well as the various outings that depart from them. Direbus has to make decisions, and joining this partnership is important for all SMEs that make up the transport and mobility sector.”

Moreover, Marcos Pallás, Head of Marketing of Cepsa’s LPG business, commented: “It is a source of pride for us to continue expanding this cross-cutting partnership because it means that our vocation to help our customers and the entire transport sector to decarbonise its operations continues to grow. Our strategy has a clear goal: facilitating the sustainability of transport. To achieve this, we need to continue adding partners to our collaborative ecosystem.”

Finally, Pedro Silva, CEO of BeGas, said: “This new member is another sign that internal combustion engines powered by BioAutogas are the strategic solution to achieve the 2050 objectives.”

Source: Cepsa

13 March 2024