Posted on: 07. 28. 22
Pro-Gas LLC provides production facilities in the state of Texas for natural gas. We like to think we know more than the average person about natural gas. As such, check out these mind-blowing facts about natural gas that most people do not know.
1. Natural Gas is Diverse
Natural gas mainly consists of Methane, but also has other hydrocarbons like:
- Ethane
- Butane
- Propane
- Naphtha
Natural gas is also odorless, colorless, and flammable.
2. Smell that? It’s there for a Reason
Natural gas is actually odorless. This makes gas dangerous, so utility companies add mercaptan to the resource in order to create the smell of rotten eggs and make a leak easier to detect.
3. Natural Gas is Versatile
Thousands of your daily life products have gotten their start from natural gas. Not only does natural gas heat your house and cook your food, but it has also been used to create fabrics, plastics, and fertilizers. It is also responsible for making:
- Vinyl flooring
- Carpeting
- Piping
- Roofing
- Furniture
- Medicine and other health supplies
- Deodorant
- Cameras, cell phones, computers
4. Christmas Trees Are Always in Season
No, this is not the tree that your family puts up every December. A “Christmas tree” in this instance is an assembly of valves, spools, and fittings that are designed to control the flow in our out of the gas well. This device also detects sand, corrosion, temperature, pressure, and erosion.
5. Gas Runs Deep Throughout History
The first record of natural gas igniting was in 1000 B.C. Greece when the “eternal flame” was created in Mount Parnassus.
Pipelines in China built in 500 B.C. were lines made out of bamboo that moved gas throughout the set of pipes.
William Hart in New York dug the first natural gas well in 1821. It was 27 feet deep.
6. Twice the Form, Twice the Benefit
Natural gas can be dry or wet. Dry gas is commonly used to heat and generate electrical power in the home. This is complete methane, which is much different than wet natural gas. The wet form contains less than 85 percent methane and has a higher percentage of liquid natural gas.
7. Natural Gas is Environmentally-Friendly
Natural gas has been a huge part of the global energy mix and accounts for the world’s primary fuel consumed. By replacing coal with gas, the UK has been able to reduce its CO2 emissions to the level of the Victorian Era.
8. Natural Gas Powers Las Vegas
Every hour on the hour, every night, a volcano in front of The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas erupts. This volcano erupts because it is fueled by pina colada-scented gas.
9. The Natural Gas Industry is Truly Art
We know, it sounds funny, but it’s true! Famous portrait painter Rembrandt Peale, was the first person to found a natural gas facility in the United States. In 1816, Peale opened his facility in Baltimore, Maryland. What was his inspiration? Well, his art! Peale had used natural gas to set the mood for his lighting of a gallery for his work. From there, his vision became a reality, which later became an entire industry.
10. Natural Gas Helps Millions
Every day, natural gas helps millions of people get to their destinations and accomplish daily tasks. The numbers are actually quite astounding.
- Natural gas powers over 11 million cars worldwide
- Over 72 million people rely on natural gas everyday
- Approximately 66 million households use natural gas to keep homes running
- 9 out of 10 chefs would rather work with natural gas stove over an electric stove. When you think of how many professional and self-proclaimed chefs out there, that’s a lot of natural gas in use
11. Need Natural Gas? Look to the East!
While the United States loves to toot our own horn about our local natural gas supply, we aren’t the head honcho when it comes to having the most natural gas resources.
In fact, the number one nation with the most shale gas resources is China, which has more than double the amount of resources we have in the West.
12. Natural Gas is an Appliance Money Saver
Natural gas is a cheaper source of energy than electricity. So, if you utilize natural gas appliances like stoves, dryers, or water heaters, you could be saving hundreds of dollars more than the average electric customer.
**BONUS FACT**
Because you made it this far….
Natural Gas is Lighter than Air
Many often confuse propane and natural gas as the same final product. The truth is, they aren’t, and their weight proves it! Propane gas is heavier than air, while natural gas is literally a lighter gas option.
Pro-Gas Keeps the Industry Flowing
If you are in need of NGL storage or just have questions about the natural gas industry and the facilities that run it, get in touch with Pro-Gas, LLC today. We offer the best in industry equipment and have a team of experts that will be able to answer all of your questions.
