Highly favored for electricity generation due to low capital costs and ability to ramp up/down quickly to complement intermittent renewables.

Crucial for manufacturing, including steel, chemicals, and fertilizers.

Natural gas is utilized globally because of its versatility, high energy efficiency, and relatively low emissions compared to other fossil fuels.

Primary source for heating, cooking, and water heating.

Natural gas is an odorless, colorless gaseous hydrocarbon mixture, primarily composed of methane ( CH4cap C cap H sub 4

). It is a fossil fuel found deep underground, often alongside petroleum deposits, formed over millions of years from the decomposition of organic matter.

Mostly methane, but can include other hydrocarbons like ethane, propane, and butane, along with impurities like CO2cap C cap O sub 2 and hydrogen sulfide ( H2Scap H sub 2 cap S Forms: Conventional: Extracted through traditional wells.

Used as fuel for trucks, trains, and shipping.