Chapter
The Rise and Fall of LNG: A Bridge Fuel Too Far?
06:57 - 16:56 (09:59)
The history of LNG as a potential solution for the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, and the complicated and expensive process of turning gas into a liquid for transportation across the ocean.
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Hydraulic fracturing created the opportunity for the US to become a leading exporter of liquefied natural gas.
06:57 - 13:22 (06:24)
Summary
Hydraulic fracturing created the opportunity for the US to become a leading exporter of liquefied natural gas. The nation is now shipping out around 12 billion cubic feet of liquefied gas per day, equivalent to the daily gas consumption of Britain, however, retrofitting the infrastructure needed for this energy-intensive process has not been without its challenges.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of LNG: A Bridge Fuel Too Far?
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Natural gas has been seen as a bridge fuel that can help transition from fossil fuels to renewables due to its lower carbon profile than coal and oil, but its mostly methane composition presents challenges that need to be addressed in order for it to play a positive role in the energy transition.
13:22 - 16:56 (03:34)
Summary
Natural gas has been seen as a bridge fuel that can help transition from fossil fuels to renewables due to its lower carbon profile than coal and oil, but its mostly methane composition presents challenges that need to be addressed in order for it to play a positive role in the energy transition.