Natural gas has become an important primary energy source and its consumption is projected to increase further. Identify various usages of natural gas and give a brief account of its distribution globally.
Introduction
Natural gas is extracted from the refining of petroleum and is less polluting and more energy dense fuel than coal and petroleum.
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Natural gas is extracted from the refining of petroleum and is less polluting and more energy dense fuel than coal and petroleum. At present 63% of India's energy generation comes from thermal power plant of which 67% is natural gas based plant, it is likely to increase further. Globally, the natural gas is widely used with a vast network of pipeline and the shale gas evolution of USA
* USAGE OF NATURAL GAS * 1. Transportation sector - for cars, trucks, etc. it gives much lower PM 2.5 emissions than diesel or petrol. 2. Energy generation - in gas based power plants. It has a higher calorific value of 9000 kcal/ng than coal (4500 kcal/ng). 3. Fuel - for cooking and household application through a network of pipelines. 4. Fertiliser industry (a) Natural
also find its uses in fertiliser industry for production of meat mineral. * Distribution across globe * (Diagram showing world map with shaded regions) Top major regions of gas reserves: Asia - large reserves, Russia, Arabia, North Africa, Caspian region. It is found in: N America - with vast Appalachian and mid lands. S America - Venezuela region. Natural gas is an important source of energy and India has a spot on coal bed methane and shale gas are proving pivotal
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World map showing distribution of natural gas reserves across globe with shaded regions indicating major gas reserve areas. Shows concentrations in Asia, Russia, Middle East (Arabia), North Africa, Caspian region, North America, and South America (Venezuela region).
- Provides clear definition and extraction process
- Compares environmental benefits vs other fuels
- Includes India-specific data (63%, 67%)
- Mentions global distribution aspects
- Systematic enumeration of uses
- Includes quantitative data on calorific values
- Discusses environmental benefits (PM 2.5)
- Provides geographical distribution of gas reserves
- Includes diagram for visual reference
- Mentions emerging sources like coal bed methane and shale gas
Suyash Dwivedi
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Natural gas distribution and usage
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