Liquidified natural gas, or LNG for short, is a form of natural gas that has been processed and converted into a liquid form for easier transportation and storage. LNG is composed mainly of methane, with some other gases such as ethane, propane, and butane.
LNG is produced by cooling natural gas to a temperature below -162°C, which causes it to become a liquid. This process, known as liquefaction, is done using specialized equipment and requires the removal of impurities such as water, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Once liquefied, LNG can be stored in special tanks or transported in special ships and trains, allowing it to be delivered to consumers around the world.
LNG has several advantages over traditional forms of natural gas, such as being easier to transport over long distances and requiring less compression than pipeline gas. It is also a cleaner-burning fossil fuel, emitting about 25% fewer greenhouse gases than coal and 45% fewer than petroleum. As a result, LNG has become an increasingly popular energy source in countries around the world, particularly in countries with limited access to pipelines or where there are strict environmental regulations.
