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Natural gas

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002509

A naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, often found in association with petroleum deposits. It forms from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter over geological time. Natural gas is a major energy source, used for heating, electricity generation, and as a chemical feedstock.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002509
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002509",
  "term": "Natural gas",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, often found in association with petroleum deposits. It forms from the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter over geological time. Natural gas is a major energy source, used for heating, electricity generation, and as a chemical feedstock.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/natural-gas/"
}

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