What are the advantages of LNG?
LNG takes up a much smaller fraction of space than natural gas. Six hundred cubic feet of natural gas turns into just one cubic foot of liquefied natural gas. In areas where geologic conditions are not suitable for developing underground gas storage facilities, LNG has provided the opportunity to economically store natural gas. The gas is stored at what are called peak-shaving facilities, for use during high-demand periods. It is stored as a liquid at these facilities until it is needed, at which point it is returned to its gaseous state and sent through pipelines to consumers.
