what is natural gas ?
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Natural gas is a mixture of gases which are rich in hydrocarbons. All these gases (methane, nitrogen, carbon dioxide etc) are naturally found in atmosphere. Natural gas is mainly used as fuel for generating electricity and heat.
☛ Natural gas consist mainly of methane ,with small quantities of ethane and propane.In fact, natural gas consist upto 95% methane,the remaining being ethane and propane.
☛ Natural gas is formed under the earth by the decomposition of vegetables matter lying under water.This decomposition is carried out by anaerobic bacteria in the absence of oxygen.
☛ Natural gas is used as a domestic and industrial fuel.
☛ Natural gas is used as a fuel in thermal power plants for generating electricity.
☛ Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is being used increasingly as a fuel in transport vehicles.