Supplier From
Asaba,
Delta,
Nigeria
Supplier From
Asaba,
Delta,
Nigeria
LNG stands for Liquefied Natural Gas.
It is natural gas (mainly methane) that has been cooled to about 162C (-260F), turning it into a liquid. This reduces its volume by approximately 600 times, making it much easier and more economical to transport by ship over long distances. It's just natural gas that got shrunk so we can ship it across oceans.
Natural gas pipelines don0t reach everywhere, LNG solves that. Gas is cooled to -162C, shrinks 600x, then shipped it in special tankers. At destination, LNG is regasify back to gas for pipelines/power plants.
How LNG is Produced
1. Natural gas is extracted from gas fields.
2. Impurities such as water, carbon dioxide, and sulfur are removed.
3. The gas is cooled to 162C. At that temperature, methane turns liquid.
4. It becomes a clear, odorless liquid called LNG.
5. Load or pump into those huge white spheres as seen in the pictures I attached.
Common Uses of LNG
Power generation
Industrial fuel
Residential heating and cooking
Marine fuel for ships
Feedstock for petrochemical industries
Property Details.
Natural gas = 90-95% methane CH4, cooled to liquid.
Temp -162C at 1 atm pressure. That's colder than Antarctica.
Volume** Gas liquid shrinks 600x. 600m³ gas becomes 1m³ liquid.
Look: Clear, colorless liquid. Like water but super cold.
Smell: Odorless, colorless Odorless, but mercaptan added for leaks.
Use: Power plants, factories, cooking gas after regasification.
Safety: LNG liquid causes severe cold burns. It's not flammable as liquid - only the gas vapor burns.
Canot put LNG in a glass jar for a photo - it had boil instantly at 25C. It needs cryogenic dewar flasks.
LNG vs LPG
Feature LNG LPG
Full Name Liquefied Natural Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Main Component Methane Propane & Butane
Storage Temperature About -162C Ambient temperature under pressure
Source Natural gas fields Crude oil refining & natural gas processing
Transportation Cryogenic tanks and LNG carriers Pressurized cylinders and LPG tankers
Typical Use Power plants, industries, export Cooking gas, heating, autogas
Big difference from LPG is: LNG is mostly methane CH4 85-95%. LPG is propane/butane.
LNG in International Trade.
Major LNG exporters include countries such as Qatar, United States, and Australia. LNG is transported globally by specialized LNG carriers to importing countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
For oil and gas trading, LNG is a major commodity traded under long-term contracts as well as spot cargo agreements, similar to crude oil and LPG.
