Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state at about -162°C (-260°F), significantly reducing its volume for easier storage and transportation. This process enables the global trade of natural gas, making it a pivotal energy source for countries lacking domestic reserves.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -162°C, for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transport. It occupies approximately 1/600th the volume of natural gas in the gaseous state, making it a highly efficient way to move energy across long distances where pipelines are not feasible.

Liquefied Natural Gas

Natural gas is a fossil fuel composed primarily of methane, used as an energy source for heating, electricity generation, and as industrial feedstock. It is considered a cleaner alternative to other fossil fuels due to its lower carbon dioxide emissions when burned, but its extraction and transportation can result in methane leaks, a potent greenhouse gas.

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