How is natural gas used to create electricity?
Natural gas is a popular fuel choice because it is clean-burning, unlike other energy sources including coal. Natural gas may be converted into electricity through a variety of methods.Steam GenerationSteam generation produces electricity from natural gas. With a steam generation unit, boilers burn fossil fuels to heat water, which produces steam. Steam generation is not the most efficient production method as it often fails to produce significant amounts of electricity.Centralized Gas TurbinesGas turbines also produce electricity from natural gas sources. Gases from burning fossil fuels are used to move the turbine and generate electricity. Although gas turbines have increased in popularity, these machines produce electricity less efficiently than steam generation.Combined Cycle UnitsA combined cycle unit produces electricity using a combined gas turbine and steam generating machine. A combined cycle unit uses excess heat from the gas-turbine process to generate steam, which is then u
