Natural Gas Transportation and Distribution
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The deep dive describes the process and infrastructure involved in the production, transportation, and regulation of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States. It explains that LNG is created by cooling natural gas for easier transport and outlines the various regulatory bodies that oversee both LNG facilities and the vast natural gas pipeline network. The text highlights the components of the LNG supply chain and details the mechanics of natural gas processing and transportation via interstate and intrastate pipelines, including the role of compressor and metering stations, hubs, and citygates. It also discusses different types of pipeline services offered to shippers and the challenges and developments related to pipeline capacity and constraints. Finally, the source briefly touches on the local distribution of natural gas to end-users.
5 episodes