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Well, it depends on where the gas is discovered and how far away the market for this gas is. In the US and other developed and stable countries, onshore discoveries are generally easy to connect to an existing network of gas pipelines. Some pipelines extend out to the Gulf of Mexico where the water is not too deep (generally less than 50 m). However, new discoveries are being made in deep water ( Brazil and Angola are two examples) where it is very costly to transport gas. Even if pipelines are laid from the platforms to onshore facilities, there must be adequate market to use the gas. A potential solution to liquify the natural gas, and ship it in specially constructed tankers to areas that need the gas. However, this requires very large investments, to turn the gas to liquid, to build special tankers and to construct new ports to receive the gas. See related links.
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Is a natural gas a solid liquid or gas?
Natural gas in its normal form is a gas. When natural gas is cooled to a temperature of -162 degrees C, it is compressed into a liquid is is 1/600th its original size. Liquefied natural gas is much easier to transport then compressed natural gas.
How do you convert a propane heater to natural gas?
It would be very difficult to convert a solid heater into a gas.
How is natural gas renewable?
Natural gas is not renewable. The large deposits of natural gas have required millions of years to accumulate and would be difficult to reproduce without another several millions of years. The components of natural gas, primarily methane, can be produced by anaerobic digestion of organic materials such as plant waste, sewage or other materials. In this way fuel gas is renewable but natural gas is not.
Is natural gas hard to transport?
Depends where and how far, if it transported by road then yes but if it by flight or train it's risk of leaking, its all risky transporting natural gas but it's easy in get them into sealed containers
What is the easiest fossil fuel to transport and store?
Oil. Natural gas is easy to transport if there are existing pipelines. Otherwise, to transport it by sea through liquifying the natural gas requires large investments on both the shipping and receiving ends. Coal also can be expensive to ship long distances. The use of very large tankers with capacities in excess of 800,000 barrels has made oil the easiest fossil fuel to transport. It is also easy to store in large tanks.
Is natural gas a liquid?
Natural gas naturally occurs as a gas, but is usually liquefied for transport and shipping.
What is the best way to transport natural gas?
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Is natural gas a liquid gas or solid?
Natural gas in its normal form is a gas. When natural gas is cooled to a temperature of -162 degrees C, it is compressed into a liquid is is 1/600th its original size. Liquefied natural gas is much easier to transport then compressed natural gas.
Is a natural gas a solid liquid or gas?
Natural gas in its normal form is a gas. When natural gas is cooled to a temperature of -162 degrees C, it is compressed into a liquid is is 1/600th its original size. Liquefied natural gas is much easier to transport then compressed natural gas.
Can coal perform the same job as natural gas?
Yes and no. Natural gas and coal can both be used in power generation. Natural gas is very economical to transport over land, if pipelines have been constructed. Natural gas can be used as fuel in cars, buses and industrial equipment (forklifts in particular) and coal can not be. Environmental concerns may limit the use of coal particularly near urban areas. Natural gas is difficult to transport overseas, limiting its application to the general area were deposits are found. This is changing. There is a gas pipeline under the Mediterranean sea to supply gas from Africa to Europe. Also, there is continued growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG), however this requires very large investments.
In pakistan Why it is difficult to supply natural gas in mountainous areas?
in the mountainous areas the topography is rugged and it is difficult to dig pipes there.besides the transport system of nothren ares is not developed enough so it is costly to supply through road.
Chemical equation for liquified natural gas?
Liquefied natural gas or LNG is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4) that has been converted temporarily to liquid form for ease of storage or transport.
Is natural gas a liquid or gas?
Natural gas can be in either a gos or liquid form. To create a liquified natural gas, the natural gas needs to be filtered and cooled to -162 degrees C. This compresses the gas to 1/600th its original size. This makes it much easier to transport.
What gas is produced when natural gas is burned?
The burning of fossil fuels (natural gas is a fossil fuel) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, releases carbon dioxide (CO2).
How do you covert raw natural gas coming from a well on your property to propane to burn in your car or fill a tank to transport?
You can't convert natural gas to propane because natural gas is methane and propane is what it says it is. Given that, there are Compressed Natural Gas cars, and if you get a natural gas compressor you can use it in a car.
Why is natural gas compressed and liquefied?
It makes the gas easier and more economical to transport over long distances.
Why do you transport natural gas as a liquid and not as a gas?
If you compress natural gas to it's liquid form, the VOLUME is reduced SIGNIFICANTLY.....this allows for less expensive moving and storage. It is simply a matter of economics.
