Fuel Economics ยท Engine Comparison ยท Operating Costs
Typical: Diesel 35-42%, Rich-burn gas 28-35%, Lean-burn gas 32-38%
Gas vs diesel cost analysis: energy equivalency, efficiency comparisons, and economic breakeven
Compare costs by converting both fuels to a common energy unit (BTU or kWh) and factoring in equipment efficiency for power generation or compression applications.
Gas vs diesel cost comparisons are commonly used for power generation and compression applications in the midstream oil and gas industry.
Natural gas is typically cheaper than diesel on an energy-equivalent basis, but the actual savings depend on local fuel prices and equipment efficiency.