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Features 8
2012 Year in Review
ROCK SOLID
Energy consumption is rising rapidly, driven by worldwide
population growth, 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 important 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. Caterpillar announced
that mining trucks and locomotives will be among the first Cat® machines
to incorporate high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology, extending
the commitment to natural gas across its high-horsepower product lines.
Additionally, the Dynamic Gas Blending line of retrofit kits for energy
exploration and production engines was introduced.
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.
To learn more more, visit caterpillar.com/naturalgas.
Rock Solid Potential
A NATURAL FIT
New technologies to capitalize on a new era
of natural gas growth.