You may have heard of LNG but we wouldn’t blame you for not knowing much about it
Considering its impressive energy performance, glowing environmental credentials and the fact there are abundant reserves of it around the globe, it’s only surprising that it has gone under the radar for so long.
So what exactly is LNG? Simply put, Liquefied Natural Gas is a colourless and odourless liquid fuel. But what LNG lacks in colour and smell, it makes up for in power and performance. Created over millions of years from the transformation of organic materials, such as plankton and algae, LNG is the best choice for businesses that have a continuous high demand for fuel – such as process or manufacturing plants that operate intensively. (Stop/start operations tend to be better off with LPG - but that’s another story.)
Methane gas, the main constituent of LNG, creates an impressive flammability range of 5 to 15% by volume in air. This makes it extremely efficient, with an impressive 15.2 kWh/kg output and an even higher calorific value than propane. Better still, LNG can’t ignite when stored in its liquid form, making it ultra-safe.
LNG is made by cooling natural gas to teeth-chattering -162°C which, interestingly, means it is classed a cryogenic liquid.
