In the early 1800s, natural gas became known as "natural" to distinguish it from the dominant gas fuel at the time, coal gas. Unlike coal gas, … See more

The image below is a schematic block flow diagram of a typical natural gas processing plant. It shows the various unit processes used to convert raw … See more

As of mid-2020, natural gas production in the US had peaked three times, with current levels exceeding both previous peaks. It reached 24.1 trillion cubic feet per year in 1973, followed by a decline, and reached 24.5 trillion cubic feet in 2001. After a brief … See more

Natural gas is primarily used in the northern hemisphere. North America and Europe are major consumers.
Often well head … See more

Natural gas can come out of the ground and cause a long-burning fire. In ancient Greece, the gas flames at Mount Chimaera contributed to the … See more

Natural gas
In the 19th century, natural gas was primarily obtained as a by-product of producing oil See more

Because of its low density, it is not easy to store natural gas or to transport it by vehicle. Natural gas pipelines are impractical across … See more