LNG produces fewer carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions compared to coal and oil when burned for electricity generation or as a transportation fuel. It also emits lower levels of other pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter.
Air Quality Improvement
The combustion of LNG results in lower emissions of harmful pollutants, contributing to improved air quality and reduced respiratory health issues in areas where LNG replaces more polluting fuels.
Lower Methane Emissions
While natural gas does contain methane, a potent greenhouse gas, modern LNG facilities are designed to minimize methane leakage during production, processing, and transportation, making LNG a relatively low-emission option within the natural gas sector.
Energy Efficiency
LNG can be used in combined-cycle power plants, which are highly efficient and can maximize the energy extracted from each unit of fuel, leading to lower overall fuel consumption and reduced emissions per unit of electricity produced.
Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Air Quality Improvement
Lower Methane Emissions
Energy Efficiency
LNG produces fewer carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions compared to coal and oil when burned for electricity generation or as a transportation fuel. It also emits lower levels of other pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter.
The combustion of LNG results in lower emissions of harmful pollutants, contributing to improved air quality and reduced respiratory health issues in areas where LNG replaces more polluting fuels.
While natural gas does contain methane, a potent greenhouse gas, modern LNG facilities are designed to minimize methane leakage during production, processing, and transportation, making LNG a relatively low-emission option within the natural gas sector.
LNG can be used in combined-cycle power plants, which are highly efficient and can maximize the energy extracted from each unit of fuel, leading to lower overall fuel consumption and reduced emissions per unit of electricity produced.
Potential for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): LNG projects can be designed to integrate carbon capture and storage technologies, further reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to carbon neutrality goals.
Reduced water usage: LNG production typically requires less water compared to other fossil fuel extraction processes like coal mining or oil drilling, which can help conserve water resources.
Potential for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): LNG projects can be designed to integrate carbon capture and storage technologies, further reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to carbon neutrality goals.
Reduced water usage: LNG production typically requires less water compared to other fossil fuel extraction processes like coal mining or oil drilling, which can help conserve water resources.
Improved Energy Security
LNG can diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on more carbon-intensive fuels, enhancing energy security and resilience to supply disruptions.
Facilitation of Renewable Energy Integration
LNG can serve as a flexible backup energy source to complement intermittent renewable energy generation, helping to maintain grid stability while transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
Improved Energy Security
Facilitation of Renewable Energy Integration
LNG can diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on more carbon-intensive fuels, enhancing energy security and resilience to supply disruptions.
LNG can serve as a flexible backup energy source to complement intermittent renewable energy generation, helping to maintain grid stability while transitioning to cleaner energy sources.