Natural Gas FAQs
Why is natural gas called “natural” gas?
Natural gas is called “natural” because when this type [...]
What are Natural Gas Vehicles?
Vehicles that run on natural gas instead of gasoline [...]
How fast does natural gas move through pipelines?
Natural gas travels through high-pressure transmission pipelines at up [...]
What is a “smart pig?”
A smart pig is an electronic device that can [...]
What is “liquefied natural gas?”
When natural gas is cooled to 260 degrees below [...]
Why does natural gas smell like rotten eggs?
In its natural state, natural gas has no odor. [...]
When did natural gas start to become widely used in the United States?
The first widespread use of gas energy in the United [...]
How many miles of natural gas pipelines are there in the U.S.?
About 2.5 million miles of underground pipelines deliver natural gas [...]
Why is natural gas used to run electric power plants?
In the 1970s and 1980s, most electric power plants were [...]
How long will our natural gas supplies last?
If natural gas production continues throughout the world at [...]
