Low-carbon natural gas is a clean, effi cient, abundant and American source of energy that must be an important part of the solution to the global climate issue. America’s natural gas industry is developing resources of natural gas found onshore and offshore in the United States responsibly and delivering it safely to homes and businesses.
And as new technologies and natural gas reserves emerge, our industry stands ready to deliver a highefficiency, low-carbon energy future.
As the united voice of the natural gas industry, the Natural Gas Council is pleased to provide you with an overview of the industry from the “burner tip” back to the “wellhead.” Please contact any of the associations listed in the back of this booklet to learn more about the natural gas industry in the United States.
What is natural gas?
Natural gas is the earth’s cleanest fossil fuel, comprised of four parts hydrogen and one carbon atom (CH4). It is colorless, shapeless and odorless in its pure form, and today, it meets the essential human needs of 171 million Americans.
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