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How Reliable Components Keep Alternative Fuels Moving

Written by SSP Team | 11/4/25 7:11 PM

Why Reliability Matters Now

As the world transitions to cleaner, more sustainable energy, alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, biofuels, and renewable natural gas (RNG) are playing a critical role. Whether powering fleets, fueling plants, or reducing industrial emissions, these energy sources depend on one constant: components that perform every time.

For the engineers, operators, and maintenance teams who keep these systems running, reliability isn’t just a selling point. It’s the difference between a smooth operation and costly downtime. At SSP, we understand that difference. Our 100% USA-made valves, fittings, and tubing systems are built for the pressures, temperatures, and challenges that define the alternative fuel industry.

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Dependability in Every Connection

CNG, LNG, and hydrogen systems operate under pressures and conditions that leave no margin for error. A single fitting leak or delayed part can bring an entire system offline. That’s why SSP components are designed for precision and consistency across every connection.

Our GP and FB Series ball valves and Duolok fittings are engineered for high-pressure performance, offering leak-tight sealing even in dynamic applications. Each part is manufactured and tested in our Twinsburg, Ohio facility, a vertically integrated site certified to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. That means we maintain full control over design, machining, and testing, ensuring every valve and fitting that leaves our floor meets the standards operators depend on.

Expanding with the Clean Energy Landscape

The alternative fuel sector now extends well beyond traditional natural gas. Biofuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable natural gas are reshaping how energy is produced and distributed. Ethanol and biodiesel systems demand corrosion-resistant materials and precise flow control, while RNG applications must safely handle varying gas compositions and impurities.

SSP’s stainless steel and alloy valves and fittings provide the chemical compatibility and long service life these applications require. From feedstock transfer to blending and distribution, our components are trusted to perform where safety and uptime are critical.

That dependability is making a real difference for operators. One fuel terminal manager working with ethanol blends faced recurring seal failures that caused downtime and maintenance costs. After switching to higher-integrity fittings and valves, leak points were reduced and uptime improved quickly. Likewise, a hydrogen refueling station contractor experiencing inconsistent deliveries from multiple suppliers was able to stay on schedule by consolidating sourcing through SSP’s responsive U.S. manufacturing and distributor network.

These examples show how dependable components can solve real-world challenges and keep clean energy projects on track.

Supporting Every Stage of the Journey

From production facilities to fueling stations, SSP components help keep clean energy systems connected and secure:

- Upstream: Reliable valves and fittings for gas extraction, compression, and feedstock handling.
- Midstream: High-pressure connections for transport, storage, and distribution systems.
- Downstream: Leak-tight performance in dispenser panels, fueling stations, and blending terminals for CNG, hydrogen, biofuels, and RNG.

Our components also support related sectors like power generation and chemical processing, where reliability and system integrity are equally critical.



Looking Ahead

Clean energy infrastructure is expanding rapidly, and SSP is proud to support it. As hydrogen networks grow and biofuel production scales, we continue investing in advanced manufacturing, quality control, and product innovation to meet tomorrow’s energy challenges.

With nearly a century of experience, we’ve learned that reliability doesn’t just keep systems running; it builds trust. Our goal is simple: deliver components that perform every time, in every environment. Because in clean energy, reliability isn’t a feature. It’s the foundation.

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