Moving From Oil to Natural Gas – A Look at the Industry
Natural gas is not a renewable energy, but it is one that many have stated as being a stepping stone energy source on the way to energy independence. Currently, over 95 percent of natural gas used in the United States moves from well to market entirely via pipeline. Natural gas pipelines are generally smaller in diameter than petroleum pipelines. Pipelines in the gathering and distribution systems range from 6" to 16" in diameter, with certain segments as narrow as 1/2". The pipes making up the interstate transmission system range in diameter from 16" to 48". Local distribution systems deliver natural…