Natural gas is widely recognized as one of the most versatile energy resources. It extends from our homes to our highways as a clean transportation fuel and into manufacturing. As a raw material, natural gas is used to create a number of valuable products including fertilizer, paints, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, safety products and cosmetics.

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  Clean

  Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel and a highly efficient form of energy. Natural gas is twice as clean as coal, has fewer impurities than other fuels, and produces less sulfur dioxide and other pollutants.

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  Affordable

  According to the Energy Information Administration, natural gas is more affordable as a home fuel choice than heating oil, propane or even electricity. Natural gas is also more affordable as a transportation fuel.

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  Abundant

  Technological innovations and recent discoveries show natural gas has an estimated 100-year supply of natural gas – a diverse energy source with many uses.

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  What is natural gas?

  Learn about the basics of natural gas – what it is and how it is formed, found, produced, transported, marketed and used.

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