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Natural Gas
Also Known As Fossil Gas
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A fossil fuel consisting mostly of methane, burned for electricity, heating and industry, and moved worldwide by pipeline and as liquefied natural gas. Gas-fired combined cycle plants are among the most efficient thermal generators, and gas emits roughly half the carbon dioxide of coal per unit of electricity, which placed it at the center of debates over its role in the energy transition.
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Source Class First Commercial YearThe well at Fredonia, New York, drilled in 1821, supplied gas for local lighting and is the conventional first commercial natural gas well in the United States; Chinese salt drillers piped gas through bamboo far earlier. Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. United States Energy Information Administration Official Site
1. United States Energy Information Administration Official Site
US Energy Information AdministrationAssociated With: Shale Gas, Natural gas explained, Where our natural gas comes fromQuote, Associated With: Shale Gas, Natural gas explained, Where our natural gas comes from
Most of the production increases since 2005 are the result of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques, notably in shale, sandstone, carbonate, and other tight geologic formations.
1. United States Energy Information Administration Official Site
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RNG is fully interchangeable with fossil-based natural gas and can be injected into natural gas pipelines or fuel natural gas vehicles.
1. United States Energy Information Administration Official Site
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Combustion gas turbines, which are similar to jet engines, burn gaseous or liquid fuels to produce hot gases to turn the blades in the turbine.
1. United States Energy Information Administration Official Site
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Coalbed methane obtained from coal seams, or beds, contributes to the U.S. natural gas supply.
USA.gov Federal Agency Directory
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil, and also regulates hydropower projects and natural gas terminals.
Wikipedia
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the world's largest single hydrocarbon network, the Master Gas System
American Petroleum Institute Official Site
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the only national trade association representing all facets of the natural gas and oil industry.
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