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Natural gas pipelines are impractical across oceans, since the gas needs to be cooled down and compressed, as the friction in the pipeline causes the gas to heat up. Many existing pipelines in the US are close to reaching their capacity, prompting some politicians representing northern states to speak of potential shortages.
A gas leak refers to a leak of natural gas or another gaseous product from a pipeline or other containment into any area where the gas should not be present. Gas leaks can be hazardous to health as well as the environment. Even a small leak into a building or other confined space may gradually build up an explosive or lethal gas concentration. [1]
Since bumping up against support at 2.75 in mid-September, liquified natural gas price have jumped 18 percent, hitting a high above $3.20 for the first time since February. Prompting this is news ...
Propane, butane, and methane are all flammable gases used in fireplaces (natural gas is mostly methane, liquefied petroleum gas mostly propane). Gases can act as asphyxiant gases [16] or cause gas explosions [citation needed] if they are allowed to accumulate unburned. Ethanol (a liquid, also sold in gels) fires can also cause severe burns. [17]
Natural gas prices are down nearly 40% year to date amid a glut in supply and a milder-than-expected winter.But analysts see an upside for the commodity going into the end of the year — in part ...
U.S. oil production has been soaring to record highs this year, and as frackers unlock vast amounts of crude, natural gas comes out of the ground too—more than can be delivered to other areas ...
A balloon filled with gaseous hydrogen exploding.. A gas explosion is the ignition of a mixture of air and flammable gas, typically from a gas leak. [1] In household accidents, the principal explosive gases are those used for heating or cooking purposes such as natural gas, methane, propane, butane.
Natural gas prices rebounded on Monday, but remain range-bound after falling hard in February. Demand continues to fall and supply remain flat. Hedge funds exited long position in futures and ...