Our Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Program is key in our goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. 

Annual Reports

Key Takeaways

Carbon-neutral products

Twelve is developing a way to consume carbon dioxide instead of putting it into the atmosphere. Twelve produces useful materials such as polymers for sunglasses or low-carbon jet fuel, among other applications.

Digitization

METRON has created an innovative product and set of strategies to reduce energy consumption, help to lower utility bills, and shrink carbon footprints. This technology seeks to tear down industrial data silos.

Highly scalable generators

Mainspring Energy has developed a modular linear generator capable of providing dispatchable power using gaseous fuels, including natural gas, green ammonia, and hydrogen.

Hydrogen fuel cell trucks

GTI Energy leads demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell yard tractors for emissions reductions at the Port of Los Angeles.

Low-carbon innovation

We collaborated with NYSEARCH, who supports development of database that enables utilities and renewable natural gas producers to streamline the interconnection process and reduce capital costs.

A childhood dream

At UCI Combustion Laboratory (UCICL), Dr. Padak and her team are researching ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change while providing guidance, insight, and encouragement to aspiring female and minority students.

2024 RD&D Research Plan

Reducing the environmental impact for us and our customers.

Our Current Webinar

Impact of H2 Blending on an 18L Rich-Burn NG Engine with NSCR Catalyst

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

SoCalGas and Colorado State University invite you to a webinar about the impact of hydrogen blending on natural gas engines. 
Interest in hydrogen (H2) fuels is growing, with the industry planning to produce it with stranded or excess energy from renewable sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This work explores the impact that H2-NG blends would have on “Rich burn” (stoichiometric) engines with non-selective catalytic reduction (NSCR), or 3-way, catalysts. Results indicate a significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up to 30 vol% H2 is added to the fuel.

 

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Speakers

Moderator
Alan Leung
Moderator; Customer End-Use Applications Project Manager - RD&D, SoCalGas

Daniel B. Olsen 
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University  

Meet the RD&D Team