Liquefied natural gas
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-015852
1. Natural gas converted to liquid form by cooling to a very low temperature.
2. Natural gas (primarily methane) that has been liquefied by reducing its temperature to -260 degrees Fahrenheit at atmospheric pressure.
3. Natural gas in liquid form. Natural gas is a liquid at -162°C (-259°F) at ambient pressure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-015852 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Climate change |
| Abbreviation | LNG |
| References | Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 40 CFR 98.238 (CFR 2013); DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Technologies Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Climate change",
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"40 CFR 98.238 (CFR 2013)",
"DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Technologies Glossary"
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