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June 2021 | Volume 16, Issue 6
How We Do Our Part – Emissions Reduction
Global emissions reduction has become the center of critical environmental and governmental discussion. The goal is to reach “net zero”. Put simply, this is a target of completely negating the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activity, to be achieved by reducing emissions and implementing methods of absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It is a global rallying cry, frequently cited as a necessary step to successfully beat back climate change. 
So, you may wonder, how does the Cat® equipment I operate on the right-of-way contribute to emissions reduction?

Around the mid-1990s, the U.S. and Europe led the way to establish “tiers” or “stages” for reducing emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter (PM) in engines powering nonroad mobile machinery. 

Since that time, Caterpillar® has been at the forefront of groundbreaking technology for emissions reduction without sacrificing engine performance. Knowledge of how Cat engines have reduced emissions and where they are today will give you the confidence you need to use them in day-to-day operations.
Doing Our Part
What are the standards today? EU Stage V standards went into effect in January 2019, making Europe the world leader in stringency. The U.S., Canada, Japan, and South Korea are at Tier 4 Final levels. The rest of the world is a mix. 
 
Comparing Tier 1 to Tier 4 Final, there’s been a 96% drop in both NOx and PM. The levels we’re hitting today are very, very low. It’s often said that in terms of PM, the air coming out of a Tier 4 Final engine is cleaner than the air you breathe in some larger cities. Aftertreatment has reduced HC and CO emissions to virtually nothing. Now it’s all about reducing NOx even further — and that will depend on the development of new technology.
What does this mean for you?
PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) is proud to offer you the highest quality machine solutions to meet the regulations of your region and the specific demands of the pipeline industry. 

  • Performance & Reliability – Groundbreaking emissions reduction without sacrificing engine performance
  • Reduced Emissions – Up to 96 percent reduction in both particulate matter and NOx from previous emissions tier
  • Maximized Uptime – World-class support from the Cat Dealer network
  •  Long Life – Caterpillar durability and long life to overhaul
  • Minimized Impact – Simplified aftertreatment with technology that is designed to regenerate automatically in the background while you work
  • Fuel Efficiency – Up to five percent improvement in fuel efficiency  
CAT TIER 4 FINAL - COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
PLM Product Line-Up for the Pipeline Industry*
*All models listed are U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards compliant from manufacture date of 2015 or newer. See brochure on equipment pages for additional regional standards met. Contact us about lower tiered equipment in our rental fleet for regions that require it.
PIPELAYERS
DOZERS
EXCAVATORS
PANTHER CARRIERS
What You Can Expect
Tougher EPA emissions requirements haven’t stopped Caterpillar from delivering the same proven high-quality, durable engines that you have come to expect, with no sacrifice to their proven outstanding performance. 

Looking ahead, you can expect for your next generation Cat pipeline equipment to meet emission reductions at all stages.
Get in touch with your account manager today or contact us to choose the right equipment for your project, providing access to the components you need to meet today’s demanding emissions requirements. 

Email: info@plmcat.com
Phone: +1-713-939-0007
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