Extraction
-Depends on the economic factors, because extracting does cost money
-$4.50 per 100 cubic foot
-Geology matters based on where the gas is found (terrains)
-Permits must be obtained to drill in different areas, such as marine or terrain
-$4.50 per 100 cubic foot
-Geology matters based on where the gas is found (terrains)
-Permits must be obtained to drill in different areas, such as marine or terrain
Transportation
-Interstate pipelines are used frequently
-Many components are involved in creating these pipelines and sustaining them
-Transmission pipes: 6 to 48 inches in diameter, designed to transport gas, carbon steel manufacturing
-Compressor Stations: gas has to be highly pressurized, must use electricity from nearby source, liquid seperators to dehydrate the gas
-Metering Stations: monitor the pipelines
-Valves: placed periodically so that the gas can be controlled; how much gas is being let out
-Control Stations
-Many components are involved in creating these pipelines and sustaining them
-Transmission pipes: 6 to 48 inches in diameter, designed to transport gas, carbon steel manufacturing
-Compressor Stations: gas has to be highly pressurized, must use electricity from nearby source, liquid seperators to dehydrate the gas
-Metering Stations: monitor the pipelines
-Valves: placed periodically so that the gas can be controlled; how much gas is being let out
-Control Stations
Storage
-Much safer to store than other fossil fuels
-Very efficient for heating/generating electricity
-Can be stored in liquid form in above-ground/underground tanks
-Can be stored for an infinite period of time
-Gasholders can provide gas very quickly, when demand fluctuates
-Easily store gas when prices are low and withdrawing and selling it when prices are high
-Very efficient for heating/generating electricity
-Can be stored in liquid form in above-ground/underground tanks
-Can be stored for an infinite period of time
-Gasholders can provide gas very quickly, when demand fluctuates
-Easily store gas when prices are low and withdrawing and selling it when prices are high