Natural Gas Glossary
Natural gas is used extensively in residential, commercial and industrial applications. A natural gas glossary with search terms from the American Gas Association.
| Term | Definition | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | Natural gas that has been cooled to -162°C to become a liquid for storage and transportation | Processing |
| BTU (British Thermal Unit) | A unit of energy equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit | Units |
| Cubic Meter | A unit of volume measurement for natural gas in metric systems | Units |
| Extraction | The process of removing natural gas from underground reservoirs | Operations |
| Pipeline | Infrastructure used to transport natural gas from production sites to distribution centers and consumers | Infrastructure |
| Regulator | A device that controls the pressure and flow rate of natural gas in pipelines and appliances | Equipment |
| Compressor | Equipment used to increase the pressure of natural gas for transmission through pipelines | Equipment |
| Calorific Value | The amount of energy released when a unit volume of natural gas is completely combusted | Properties |
| Dry Gas | Natural gas that contains minimal amounts of hydrocarbons and water vapor | Types |
| Wet Gas | Natural gas that contains significant amounts of hydrocarbon liquids and water vapor | Types |