16 09, 2021

What Is a LPG Regulator?

By |2023-07-10T15:37:41+00:00September 16, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on What Is a LPG Regulator?

Are you planning on installing a gas-fired barbecue in the summer? Or perhaps you just want to use a gas cylinder for cooking food outdoors? Either way, it may be time to purchase a LPG regulator.  What is LPG? LPG stands for liquefied petroleum gas. Companies create LPG from a mixture of two gases: propane and butane. They are mixed together to create LPG, but they are also priced and sold separately. Butane has a boiling point of -2ºC and [...]

13 09, 2021

What Is Natural Gas and How Is It Extracted? (Video)

By |2023-07-14T10:41:19+00:00September 13, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on What Is Natural Gas and How Is It Extracted? (Video)

Natural gas is a hugely controversial fuel. It is an important product for some industries, while others say that it is a poisoned chalice destroying our natural environment. This article explores the truth behind this gas, its impact on our environment and how it can be useful. What is natural gas? Natural gas is simply another name for methane. It is a colourless and highly flammable greenhouse gas. In most cases, it also contains small amounts of other compounds, [...]

13 09, 2021

What Is the Best LPG Hot Water System?

By |2023-07-14T10:15:04+00:00September 13, 2021|Consumer Products and Services, Natural Gas|Comments Off on What Is the Best LPG Hot Water System?

What is a LPG hot water system? A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) hot water system is a water heater that uses gas to heat water. There are different types of LPG hot water systems. Storage tank models store the water at a set temperature until it is needed. Meanwhile, instant hot water systems heat the water to provide immediate and constant hot water. Ensuring you have the best LPG hot water system is important for two key reasons. Firstly, hot [...]

13 09, 2021

Which Is the Best BBQ Gas Bottle for You This Summer?

By |2023-07-10T15:37:29+00:00September 13, 2021|Consumer Products and Services, Natural Gas|Comments Off on Which Is the Best BBQ Gas Bottle for You This Summer?

A warmer than average winter may have many Australians ready to get grilling. However, you will have to wait until summer arrives. This is due to the wet spring forecast for the country this year. Fortunately, this gives you time to get the most suitable gas bottle for your BBQ. Why is choosing the right gas bottle so important for your BBQ? In Australia, it is easy to choose the right gas bottle for your BBQ. That is because all [...]

25 08, 2021

Why Does Australia Still Use Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? (Video)

By |2023-07-14T10:41:34+00:00August 25, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on Why Does Australia Still Use Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? (Video)

In January 2020, Australia became the world’s number one exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The news was welcomed and criticised in equal measure by the country. As the world starts to move away from fossil fuels and embrace clean energy, questions have arisen about whether LNG is still relevant and why it is such a controversial fuel. How is liquefied natural gas different from regular natural gas? Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a clear and non-toxic liquid formed by [...]

25 08, 2021

Methane Emissions in Australia: Who Is to Blame?

By |2023-07-10T15:39:22+00:00August 25, 2021|Climate Change, Natural Gas|Comments Off on Methane Emissions in Australia: Who Is to Blame?

In 2020, as the Australian government talked up a ‘gas-led recovery’ from COVID-19, 25 eminent Australian scientists led the fightback against it. Natural gas is made from methane, a greenhouse gas far worse than carbon dioxide. The scientists wrote a strongly-worded letter to Australia’s Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel. It stated, “there is no role for an expansion of the gas industry”. They said that Finkel's support for the government’s continued investment in gas put Australia at increased risk of climate [...]

24 08, 2021

Which Gas Pipelines Should Australia Get Rid of First?

By |2023-07-10T15:39:13+00:00August 24, 2021|Climate Change, Natural Gas|Comments Off on Which Gas Pipelines Should Australia Get Rid of First?

Since 2019, Australia has been the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). But, in May 2021, US LNG exports overtook Australia's. Does this herald the turning of the tide for the gas industry? Either way, it certainly raises the question of how much longer gas pipelines in Australia will be needed. This is especially pertinent given the rush of countries and corporations committing to net zero emissions by mid-century in the past year. 137 countries have set targets [...]

24 08, 2021

How Can We Prevent Gas Leakages in Australia?

By |2023-07-10T15:41:05+00:00August 24, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on How Can We Prevent Gas Leakages in Australia?

Over the past decade, natural gas has become an increasingly significant energy source. This is largely because it provides an energy source with less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than coal or oil. But, the climate advantages of natural gas can easily be lost due to methane leakages.  Methane is the primary component of natural gas. It also has 86 times the global warming potential of CO2 over the first 20 years that it is in the atmosphere. This means that [...]

24 08, 2021

Would Stopping Natural Gas Mining Halt Climate Change? (Video)

By |2023-07-14T10:41:49+00:00August 24, 2021|Climate Change, Natural Gas|Comments Off on Would Stopping Natural Gas Mining Halt Climate Change? (Video)

The US and other countries are putting pressure on Australia to set more ambitious climate change targets. However, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is resisting their demands. Instead of setting out a ‘green’ recovery, his government is leading a ‘gas-led’ recovery to the COVID-19 economic downturn. This risks missing the country’s already insufficient climate goals and leaving stranded investments in natural gas. What is natural gas mining? Natural gas mining is the extraction of natural gas from underground reserves. Like other [...]

24 08, 2021

What Is the Use of Natural Gas?

By |2023-07-10T15:41:20+00:00August 24, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on What Is the Use of Natural Gas?

Many countries across the globe use natural gas. For instance, in Australia, natural gas contributes approximately 26 per cent of the country’s energy consumption. The fossil fuel can be used to generate electricity, heat people’s homes, for cooking and for industrial purposes.  Shell Australia describes natural gas as “the cleanest-burning hydrocarbon”. It is true that it produces less carbon dioxide (CO2) through combustion than oil or coal. However, its procurement, production and usage still have significant environmental consequences. What is [...]

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