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LNG And Its Many Uses
(February 14, 2011)
This fact sheet describes the versatility of liquefied natural gas, or
LNG, across America's residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
Although the majority of Americans know little about LNG, it has been a
part of the nation's energy mix for almost a century. LNG is used for
purposes as diverse as heating, cooking, generating electricity and
manufacturing a wide variety of products. It is also used as a fuel for
heavy-duty, mass transit and other vehicles.
LNG Safety and Security Facts
(October 13, 2009)
This fact sheet discusses liquefied natural gas' proven 50 year ship safety record and the robust security procedures of ship, terminal, storage and port security operations.
Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of LNG vs. Coal
(September 18, 2009)
The fact sheet compares the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions attributable to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal, using a representative average of the typical operations of both types of fossil energy. It integrates the findings from a 2009 independent study conducted by Pace Global Energy Services, which found that existing domestic coal power plants produce two-and-a-half times more lifecycle emissions than LNG. Further, the study uncovered that even the cleanest coal technologies produce 70 percent more lifecycle emissions than LNG.