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The Basics of Liquefied Natural Gas LNG
- By OilGasArticles Editor
- Published 11/11/2006
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LNG is normally warmed to make Natural Gas to be used in heating and cooking as Well as electricity generation and other industrial uses. LNG can also be kept as a liquid to be used as an alternative transportation fuel.
Natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel. It produces less emissions and pollutants than either Coal or Oil. The North American supply basins are maturing and as demand for natural gas increases in California and throughout the United States, alternative sources of natural gas are being investigated. Natural gas is available outside of North America, but this gas is not accessible by pipelines. Natural gas can be imported to the United States from distant sources in the form of LNG. Since LNG occupies only a fraction (1/600) of the volume of natural gas, and takes up less space, it is more economical to transport across large distances and can be stored in larger quantities. LNG is a price-competitive source of energy that could help meet future economic needs in the United States.
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