Review:
Natural Gas Industry
overall review score: 3.5
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The natural gas industry refers to the production, processing, transportation, and distribution of natural gas, a fossil fuel used for energy production.
Key Features
- Exploration and drilling
- Extraction and processing
- Transportation via pipelines or LNG tankers
- Distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial users
Pros
- Relatively cleaner burning compared to coal and oil
- Abundant domestic resource in many countries
- Versatile fuel used for electricity generation, heating, and cooking
Cons
- Greenhouse gas emissions during extraction and transportation
- Risk of methane leaks, a potent greenhouse gas
- Dependence on finite fossil fuel resource