23 08, 2021

LPG v Natural Gas: Pros and Cons, Facts and Figures (Video)

By |2023-07-14T10:42:20+00:00August 23, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on LPG v Natural Gas: Pros and Cons, Facts and Figures (Video)

Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) consists of either propane, butane or a mixture of both gases. Meanwhile, natural gas is primarily methane, but may also contain ethane, propane, butane or pentane. Both of these fuels supply energy, for example, for cooking, heating, electrical generation and vehicle fuel. Comparing LPG v natural gas reveals the differences between them and their relative pros and cons. What is LPG? LPG is a flammable hydrocarbon gas that liquefies under pressure. This makes it easy to [...]

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23 08, 2021

Which Are the Best LPG Gas Suppliers in Australia?

By |2023-07-10T15:50:19+00:00August 23, 2021|Consumer Products and Services, Natural Gas, Natural Gas Prices|Comments Off on Which Are the Best LPG Gas Suppliers in Australia?

Experts predict that Australia’s natural gas industry will be unable to meet domestic demand in the next few years. Renewable energy sources and the swift uptake of grad-scale battery storage is threatening gas-fired power. This could eradicate the need for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This could have severe repercussions for Australia’s LPG gas suppliers. What is liquefied petroleum gas? Liquefied petroleum gas is a hydrocarbon gas. It has a very low boiling temperature. Therefore, it is often stored in pressurised [...]

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18 08, 2021

Natural Gas vs. LPG: Options, Prices and Effects (Video)

By |2023-07-14T10:42:37+00:00August 18, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on Natural Gas vs. LPG: Options, Prices and Effects (Video)

If you are concerned about the climate, the natural gas vs. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) debate has a clear winner. Read on to find out about the climate effects of each fuel. Then, scroll down further for a gas price comparison and the best energy options for your home. Natural gas vs. LPG: What is the difference? Natural gas and LPG have distinct chemical makeups. This means that they are two different gases. Natural gas is methane gas. On the [...]

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18 08, 2021

How Can You Find Out If Gas Is Connected to Your House?

By |2023-07-10T10:15:46+00:00August 18, 2021|Consumer Products and Services, Natural Gas|Comments Off on How Can You Find Out If Gas Is Connected to Your House?

If you are a new homeowner, you are probably wondering which fuel to use in your house. Natural gas has long been popular in Australia. Therefore, many houses still have natural gas appliances. If that is the case for your new home, read on to learn about how you can find out if gas is connected to your house. Natural gas is usually connected to houses in Australia Over five million households in Australia are connected to natural gas. This [...]

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28 07, 2021

Renewable Natural Gas: What is it? (Video)

By |2023-07-14T10:43:39+00:00July 28, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on Renewable Natural Gas: What is it? (Video)

Renewable natural gas has its fair share of backers in Australia. For example, Australian utility company Jemena is one such champion. In 2020, it said that the fuel could help offer “affordability, reliability and sustainability” in the country’s energy market. Jemena’s subsidiary Evoenergy has also pointed to the potential of renewable natural gas. It refers to the fuel as biomethane. The company owns the gas network in Australia’s capital. Consequently, Evoenergy believes that it may be able to use these [...]

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28 07, 2021

Alternatives to Gas-Led Products

By |2023-07-10T15:57:19+00:00July 28, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on Alternatives to Gas-Led Products

In July 2019, Berkeley became the first US city to ban the construction of natural gas hook-ups in new buildings. It was a historic move, which is now being followed by others. This illustrates the growing popularity of alternatives to natural gas-led products.  People are turning their back on gas for reasons related to personal safety and climate change. This article explores the key factors driving this movement and why you should seek alternatives to gas-led products. Natural gas and [...]

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13 07, 2021

Australia’s Damaging Focus on Natural Gas in 2021 (Video)

By |2023-07-14T10:43:54+00:00July 13, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on Australia’s Damaging Focus on Natural Gas in 2021 (Video)

In May 2021, Australia’s federal government announced that it would fund a new natural gas power plant. For this purpose, it set aside AUD $600 million. The government wants to build the plant in the Hunter region of New South Wales (NSW). On the same day as the announcement, the International Energy Agency released a new report. In the past, critics have said that the agency supports fossil fuels too much. However, this report stated that there should be no fossil fuel [...]

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7 07, 2021

Natural Gas Heaters: Environmentally Friendly Options

By |2023-07-10T15:58:31+00:00July 7, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on Natural Gas Heaters: Environmentally Friendly Options

Time may soon be up for natural gas heaters. That is because the fuel has a negative impact on the climate. Due to this, there are rising calls to phase out gas use in buildings and houses. For example, the City of Yarra in Melbourne has promised to switch council buildings from gas to electricity by 2030. Additionally, the council has put pressure on the state government to ban natural gas connections in new homes. That would fit with Victoria’s [...]

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23 06, 2021

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): How It Affects Australia

By |2023-07-11T09:01:15+00:00June 23, 2021|Natural Gas|Comments Off on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): How It Affects Australia

Australia’s Federal Resources Minister, Keith Pitt, supports liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. He confirmed this in May 2021. Pitt announced his backing of new LNG projects in Western Australia. This is needed to meet the global demand for gas, he says. Pitt expects this demand to come from Asian countries.Iannucci, E. (2021). Pitt punts more gas. [online] Mining Weekly. Available at: https://www.miningweekly.com/article/pitt-punts-more-gas-2021-05-19 [Accessed 24 May 2021]. In the same month, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report. The [...]

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10 05, 2021

Fracking: Pros and Cons in Australia

By |2023-07-11T08:59:02+00:00May 10, 2021|Fracking, Natural Gas|Comments Off on Fracking: Pros and Cons in Australia

We need to take a look at the pros and cons of fracking. Why? Because fracking in Australia could increase. Government advisors want fewer fracking restrictions. In turn, the federal government has pushed a “gas-led recovery” from the COVID-19 recession.Hepburn, S. (2020). 4 reasons why a gas-led economic recovery is a terrible, naïve idea. [online] The Conversation. Available at: https://theconversation.com/4-reasons-why-a-gas-led-economic-recovery-is-a-terrible-na-ve-idea-145009 [Accessed 28 Apr. 2021]. What is hydraulic fracturing? Fracking is a common way to say hydraulic fracturing. Miners use [...]

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