CNG Services

What CNG Services does

CNG Services Limited (CSL) is a privately held UK engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor and consultancy founded in 2003 and headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands. The firm specialises in gas infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with five interconnected service lines: Biomethane-to-Grid injection, Bio-CNG vehicle refuelling stations, Virtual Pipeline CNG transport, Hydrogen production and blending, and gas Pipeline design and construction for Gas Network Operators. CSL operates primarily under a Gas Transporter Licence regulated by Ofgem, with GIRS registration, DNVGL above-7 bar G17 Design Organisation status, and ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications.

The company serves enterprise clients including gas network operators (Cadent, National Grid Gas, Wales & West Utilities), industrial gas majors (Air Liquide UK), water utilities, beverage manufacturers (Heineken UK) and renewable energy developers (BioCow, GMT Biogas, Euston Biogas). It has delivered over 80 biomethane injection projects and is a pioneer of multiple UK industry firsts, including the first NTS biomethane injection (Somerset Farm) and the first NTS self-lay CNG connection (Fordoun). The firm holds significant equity in CNG Fuels Ltd, a related vehicle building a national Bio-CNG filling station network for HGVs.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees for design, consultancy, project management, construction, commissioning, and asset handover, typically on project-based engagements ranging from £250k to £4.5m. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with no retail or reseller channels; the firm co-hosts the UK Green Gas Day industry forum with the Renewable Energy Association and relies on technical reputation, regulatory credentials, and industry event presence for lead generation. The firm is independent of AD plant, CHP, gas clean-up and compression equipment manufacturers, which is used as a competitive differentiator.

Name

CNG Services

Legal name

CNG Services Limited

Website

https://cngservices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CNG Services is a UK-based, Ofgem-regulated EPC contractor and consultancy designing and building biomethane injection pipelines, Bio-CNG filling stations, virtual pipelines and hydrogen infrastructure for gas network operators, industrial clients and renewable energy developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gas Infrastructure Engineering Services

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (4862)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial CNG/LNG Supply & Distribution (Virtual Pipelines, Trucking, Satellite Storage) (EUALALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK), Off-Grid/Remote Energy Solutions (Mines, Camps, Islands using LNG/CNG) (EUALALAI), Gas-to-Power Project Development (IPP/CPP, Permitting, Financing) (EUALALAC), Local Distribution Company (LDC) Natural Gas Distribution Utilities (TLAGADAA), Service Line Maintenance & Repair (Customer Laterals) (EUAJAMAC)

Keywords

• Biomethane grid injection
• Bio-CNG station design
• High pressure pipeline construction
• Gas transporter engineering consultancy
• Hydrogen blending infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Solihull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consultancy Services: Design, consultancy, and project management services for biomethane injection into gas grid and Bio-CNG infrastructure. Provides feasibility studies, environmental statements, conceptual and detailed design, construction management, testing and commissioning, and asset handover services for gas pipeline projects.
2. Construction and Build Services: Design, construction, testing, and commissioning of gas network assets including biomethane injection pipelines, Bio-CNG filling stations, and backup gas fired power generation sites. Construction of above and below 7 bar pipelines for GNO adoption and private operators.
3. Pipeline Duty Holder Responsibilities: Takes on pipeline duty holder responsibilities for selected pipelines and provides services to ensure private pipelines comply with HSE guidelines and GS(M)R, PSR and PSSR requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CNG Services Limited (CSL) provides design, consultancy, project management, construction, testing, commissioning and asset-handover services for new gas pipelines, Bio-CNG filling stations and biomethane to grid plants. Its five service areas are Biomethane to Grid, Bio-CNG, Virtual Pipelines, Hydrogen, and Pipelines (both above and below 7 bar), with all projects selected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The firm also takes on pipeline duty holder responsibilities and operates its own Gas Transporter Licence regulated by Ofgem.

Product overview

CNG Services Limited (CSL) is an independent consultancy and EPC contractor providing design, consultancy, and construction services for the gas industry, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company offers five interconnected service areas: Biomethane to Grid Services (for injecting biomethane into gas networks), Bio-CNG Services (for vehicle fuel applications), Virtual Pipelines (for CNG transport to off-grid sites), Hydrogen Services (for production and grid injection), and Pipelines Services (for gas pipeline design and construction). CSL is independent of manufacturers of AD plants, CHP plants, gas clean-up plants and compression plant manufacturers, providing unbiased technical advisory. Internal operational tools include Insightly CRM and MailChimp for customer communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biomethane to Grid Services Design, consultancy and project management services for biomethane and biogas projects, including gas clean-up, enrichment to gas grid specification, plant commissioning, injection to gas grid and negotiations with gas grid operators. Targeted at renewable energy investors, AD developers and water utilities.
• Bio-CNG Services Provision of Bio-Compressed Natural Gas as a vehicle fuel for Heavy Goods Vehicles, including design and construction of Bio-CNG filling stations and support for fleet decarbonisation. Targeted at hauliers and fleet operators seeking diesel alternatives.
• Virtual Pipelines Transport of compressed natural gas via CNG trailers (a 'virtual pipeline') to off-grid customers, including design and construction of compression and decompression plant for sites without gas grid access. Targeted at industrial and remote customers.
• Hydrogen Services Design, consultancy and construction services for hydrogen projects including production, storage, blending with biomethane, feasibility studies, planning permission, hazardous substances consent and COMAH compliance. Targeted at renewable energy investors and industrial customers planning low-carbon hydrogen investments.
• Pipelines Services Design, installation, testing and commissioning of gas pipelines for connections to Gas Network Operators, including below 7 bar (LP/MP/IP networks) and above 7 bar (LTS and NTS high-pressure transmission networks). Targeted at GNOs and industrial customers requiring new or upgraded pipeline assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,500,000 tonnes CO2 emissions reduction over 20-year project life from past 10 years of projects
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNG Fuels LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSL is founder and significant equity owner of CNG Fuels Ltd, a company building a national network of Bio-CNG filling stations connected to the high pressure gas grid. CNG Fuels operates public-access Bio-CNG stations along major transport routes in Great Britain for HGV fueling.
• Barrow Shipping LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSL refers clients to Barrow Shipping Ltd, the UK's only 100% biomethane shipper focused on meeting the specific needs of the biomethane sector for gas shipping services after grid connection.
• Renewable Energy Association (REA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSL co-hosts UK Green Gas Day with REA since 2012, the UK's foremost policy and market forum for biomethane and green gas sector. Events attract over 300 attendees annually and provide platform for policy discussion and industry networking.
• National Grid Gas (NGG)coreTechnology or IntegrationCSL works with National Grid Gas on NTS connection projects including pioneering first self-lay NTS connection at Fordoun and first biomethane injection into NTS at Somerset Farm. Jointly developed simplified connection design processes now adopted industry-wide.
• CadentcoreTechnology or IntegrationCSL works with Cadent on LTS biomethane injection projects including first LTS Biomethane connection at Holkham and Raynham project demonstrating Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe technology.
• Air Liquide UKcoreTechnology or IntegrationCSL has worked on multiple projects for Air Liquide including the Fordoun Bio-CNG Mother Station project and Highlands CNG Project, delivering compression infrastructure for Scotland's remote industries.
• Wales & West UtilitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSL facilitates biomethane connections on Wales & West Utilities network and has delivered 19 biomethane connections on their network through streamlined connection procedures developed jointly.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wood plc: Global energy engineering and consulting group covering gas, pipelines and energy transition. Overlaps with CSL's engineering/EPC services but as part of a far broader portfolio.
• Costain Group: UK infrastructure engineering firm active in natural gas and energy transition projects for network operators. Competes on larger gas-infrastructure programmes.

Direct peers

• Gasrec: UK supplier of Bio-LNG and Bio-CNG vehicle fuel and refuelling infrastructure for HGV fleets. Comparable in serving fleet decarbonisation with compressed/liquefied biomethane fuel.
• Penspen: Engineering and project management consultancy specialising in oil and gas pipelines and energy infrastructure. Comparable to CSL's pipeline design, consultancy and duty-holder services.

Regional players

• Nature Energy: Danish developer and operator of biomethane plants injecting into the gas grid. Comparable biomethane-to-grid market focus but concentrated in Denmark/mainland Europe.
• Bright Renewables (Bright Biomethane): Netherlands-based supplier of biogas-upgrading and biomethane-to-grid systems serving European markets. Comparable biomethane focus but primarily continental European delivery.

Emerging players

• Greenlane Renewables: Provider of biogas upgrading systems for biomethane and RNG production. Intersects with CSL's biomethane upgrading and grid-injection scope on the technology side.
• Future Biogas: UK developer and operator of anaerobic digestion and biomethane-to-grid plants. Comparable end market of biomethane injection, though more owner-operator than engineering consultancy.
• CNG Fuels: Builds and operates a national network of Bio-CNG HGV refuelling stations connected to the high-pressure gas grid. Directly overlaps with CSL's Bio-CNG station and virtual pipeline work (and is a CSL-founded affiliate).
• Clarke Energy: EPC and service provider for gas engines, biogas and biomethane-to-grid installations. Overlaps with CSL's biomethane project design-and-build activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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