LNG (liquefied natural gas) refers to natural gas
transformed into a liquid state. To pass from a gaseous state (its initialstate at the time of extraction) to a liquid state, the gas must be cooled down to a temperature of between – 161°C and-163°C. Liquefaction plants located in countries where fossil fuels are present liquefy the gas (Algeria for example).
LNG used in various industries
Industries
As LNG can be used for a wide range of industrial applications and processes, such as heating, cooling, drying, processing and food production. It is already widely used in a variety of industries worldwide wherever natural gas isn’t available. Sectors that rely on LNG include food processing, bottling of beverages, pet food manufacture, dairy products manufacture, aggregates and sphalts – to name just a few. Clean-burning and low carbon, LNG is an effective, tried-and-tested alternative to expensive, oil-based systems for businesses concerned about costs and sustainability.
Sea Transport
LNG is also increasingly being used as a fuel for ships dedicated to sea transport and cruise liners. As a result these giants of the sea can navigate waters whilst considerably limiting their emissions of polluting gas.
