What is LNG

LNG stands for Liquefied Natural Gas, which is simply natural gas that has been cooled to an extremely low temperature of about –162 °C. At this point, the gas turns into a liquid, and in doing so its volume shrinks by around 600 times. This dramatic reduction in size makes LNG much easier to store and transport, especially over long distances where pipelines are not available.

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Instead of being limited to regional gas networks, LNG can be shipped across the globe in specially designed cryogenic tankers. Once it reaches its destination, the liquid is warmed up again, turned back into gas, and delivered into local pipelines for use in homes, power stations, and factories.

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The importance of LNG has grown rapidly in recent years. It is seen as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil, producing fewer emissions when used for power generation or heating. It also gives countries more flexibility in how they secure their energy. Nations without domestic gas fields, or without direct pipeline connections, can still access natural gas through LNG imports.

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LNG is used in many ways: it fuels power plants, heats buildings, supports industrial processes, and is increasingly being adopted as a transport fuel for ships and trucks. Its versatility, combined with the ability to ship it across oceans, has made LNG a cornerstone of the global energy trade.

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In short, LNG is helping to power the world more cleanly and efficiently, while offering the flexibility needed in today’s shifting energy landscape.