LNG for Road

Title: Shell_LNG_V08_ENG-subs_25mbit_MSTR

Duration: 2:08 minutes

Description:

Shell and the use of LNG in transport.

Shell_LNG_V08_ENG-subs_25mbit_MSTR Transcript

[Background music plays]

The Sound of Shell, a rhythmic instrumental piece featuring synthesised musical effects.

[Voice Over]

My dad was a trucker, and so was his dad.

[Video footage]

Archival footage of trucks approaching on a road, a Shell service station in the background, the Shell pecten signage visible against the cloudy blue sky. Archival black and white side view of the cab of a truck driving in a residential area. Archival black and white close-up, in profile, of a smartly-dressed middle-aged man speaking to someone off-camera.

[Voice Over]

I’ve got diesel running through my veins, you might say. Got a few million miles at the wheel myself. Now, I run my own fleet.

[Video footage]

Close-up of an arm and hand on a steering wheel, traffic passing in the background. The footage turns dark as the driver passes through a tunnel with tunnel lighting; the light returns on side view footage of the driver’s hands on the steering wheel and gear lever respectively. High angle footage of the driver’s hand on the steering wheel in the foreground, while in the background, the white lines of the road flash past in the view through the windscreen.

[Voice Over]

People will always need to transport things, that’s what I say. But my kids, or grandkids, will they be able to enjoy it like I do? You know, the scenery, nature – the way things are going? Something needs to change.

[Video footage]

Low angle mid view of a trucker, seen in profile, turning the steering wheel of his truck, buildings and blue sky visible through his window. Low angle front-side view of a truck and covered trailer approaching on a busy highway, then passing the shot, seen against a snowscape background. Aerial footage of a truck travelling over a bridge that crosses over a dual carriageway below. Bird’s eye view footage of a truck driving along a rural road in semi-darkness, the sky with orange and blue hues. Bird’s eye view footage of a truck driving along a road next to a lake, while rounding a rocky cliff face, snow covered mountains and blue sky visible in the background. Reverse view footage of a truck driving along a narrow road through a vast mountain pass. Low angle close-up of dark smoke coming out of a truck’s exhaust pipe, seen against a pale blue sky.

[Voice Over]

They say LNG is the best alternative fuel over the near future, for long distance transportation.

[Video footage]

Vertically panning close-up of a “Shell LNG” banner. Wide bird’s eye view, cutting to a closer view, of an LNG vessel crossing calm waters, land visible in the background.

[Voice Over]

It’s a cleaner burning alternative to the old diesel, so my LNG truck helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a contribution I can make today.

[Video footage]

Close-up of an LNG gas pressure gauge, a hand turning the regulator below the gauge. Close-up of liquid bubbling in a flask in a laboratory environment. Reverse view footage of a laboratory worker, wearing white lab coat, gloves and safety glasses, sliding up a section of glass partitioning in a work area, cutting to a close-up of the workspace and his hand as he pours liquid from one flask into another. Bird’s eye side view footage of a Shell tanker driving on a highway exit, a grassy expanse in the foreground, trees standing tall in the area between the exit and the highway, and power pylons visible in the background against a cloudy blue sky.

[Voice Over]

Of course, every trucker has their favourite make or model. But the big brands are now selling LNG versions, so everyone’s happy.

[Video footage]

Miscellaneous footage of individual truckers, seen in profile, seated in the cabs of their trucks and driving through differing environments. Front view of a truck approaching along a single carriageway running through a mountainous area, seen beneath blue sky; green vegetation lines the road beyond the road’s barrier. Close-up, low angle front-side view of a truck moving along the barriered road, green vegetation visible in the background. Panning low angle view of a truck parked outside a warehouse facility. Mid-view footage of a trucker, seen in profile, seated in his cab, driving his truck, as a Shell branded truck passes in the background.

[Voice Over]

They have pretty similar power, performance and range as diesel does. They have some unexpected benefits, too.

[Video footage]

High angle close-up of a hand on a steering wheel, and the dashboard of the truck behind it. Aerial footage of a truck driving along a single carriageway running through a green landscape, a lake and mountains visible in the background. Bird’s eye view footage of a truck driving in low light along a single carriageway running through a snowscape with sparse green vegetation, the sky with orange and blue hues. Close-up of the truck’s rear door mechanism. Wide view of the rear door of the loaded trailer rolling down to close in an interior warehouse environment, overseen by a man dressed in safety gear.

[Voice Over]

LNG runs quieter, making life better for everyone – especially in cities.

[Video footage]

Wide front view of a truck turning a corner on an urban street to approach a guardhouse entrance with booms, the truck’s headlamps shining brightly against the darkness of night. Aerial footage of a truck driving on an urban street lined with buildings. Low angle footage, from a distance, of a truck passing between city buildings in the background and turning the corner to approach. Wide view footage of a truck approaching, manoeuvring in a paved urban area, tall buildings, blue sky and the occasional tree forming the background.

[Voice Over]

Of course, at first, like anyone, I had my doubts. It all sounds lovely but show me a gas station that sells the stuff.

[Video footage]

Reverse view close-up of a trucker in the cab of his truck, driving along a highway, with other trucks visible on the road in front of him. Close-up of the moving wheels of a truck. Close-up of a hand on a gear lever, changing gears. Wide view of trucks and cars approaching on a busy city highway, with gantry signage, street lamps, green vegetation and pale blue skies forming the background. Close-up of front side panel of a truck’s cab, a Shell service station visible in the background.

[Voice Over]

So they did. In fact, they showed me loads. Shell’s opening LNG stations locally, on major routes and all across Europe – all the time. Refuelling is a bit different, but it isn’t rocket science. It’s simple, safe and speedy.

[Video footage]

Close-up in profile of a trucker in his cab, driving past a Shell LNG service station in the background. Low angle wide view of a Shell LNG service station seen against a brilliant blue sky; a truck pulls in alongside the pumps in the foreground. Mid-view, in profile, of the trucker standing alongside his truck, the fuel flap open; he dons a safety mask, pulls on gloves, removes the cap, cleans the refuelling nozzle with the compressed air gun, connects the nozzle to the fuel tank, pushing the handles forward to engage, and presses the green button to begin refuelling. Low angle close-up, in profile, of the trucker, seen against a background of blue sky. Close-up of vapour coming off of part of the refuelling nozzle. Close-up of part of the truck’s engine, as the driver bends to look at it.

[Voice Over]

And with my Shell Card, I can keep track of all my fuel purchases right across Europe.

[Video footage]

High angle close-up of a hand inserting a Shell LNG Card into the slot for payment. Panning close-up of the changing digits on a fuel pump display screen.

[Voice Over]

But I know what you’re thinking – what’s it all cost? Aren’t they more expensive than diesel? Well, not really.

[Video footage]

Aerial footage of robotic arms assembling equipment on a production line. High angle footage of a robotic arm welding a part. Miscellaneous footage of workers using hand tools to work on parts in a production facility. Time lapse bird’s eye view footage of the cab of a truck being assembled in a production facility as people move about the site. Front view footage of the same cab pulling off from its previous position in the production facility, its headlamps burning brightly.

[Voice Over]

An LNG truck may cost more now, but in the long run, they’re cheaper to run, so you could be better off.

[Video footage]

Aerial view of a truck rounding a hairpin bend in a road running through a mountainous area. Low angle front-side view in close-up of the front of a truck’s cab, seen against a background of blue sky. High angle close-up of a truck’s fuel tank and spinning wheels, with vehicles flashing past in the foreground.

[Video footage]

More footage of a trucker connecting a refuelling nozzle to his truck’s fuel tank, pushing the handles forward to engage. Close-up of a gloved hand pressing the start button to begin refuelling. Close-up of the changing digits on a fuel pump display screen. Close-up of the trucker pulling the handles back to disengage the refuelling nozzle from his truck’s fuel tank, clouds of vapour releasing at the same time.

[Voice Over]

I’ve made the right decision, I’ve chosen LNG.

[Video footage]

Low-angle footage of a trucker’s hands on the steering wheel of his truck, as seen through the driver’s window, the shot panning down to the wording “Shell LNG Fuelling the Future” painted on the side of the truck.

[Audio]

Shell jingle

[Graphic]

Shell Pecten centred on a white background with text displaying below.

[Text displays]

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