Natural Gas

Natural gas is a fossil fuel found deep inside the earth. It is found above petroleum deposits and is the cleanest fossil fuel.

Uses of Natural Gas

• Used as fuel for cooking (PNG and LPG)
• Used in vehicles as CNG
• Used to generate electricity
• Used in industries as fuel

Advantages of Natural Gas

• Burns completely without leaving residue
• Produces very little pollution
• Easy to transport through pipelines

Petroleum Refining

Petroleum refining is the process of separating crude oil into useful components called petroleum products.

Important Petroleum Products

• LPG – Fuel for cooking
• Petrol – Fuel for cars and bikes
• Diesel – Fuel for buses, trucks, and generators
• Kerosene – Fuel for stoves and lamps
• Lubricating Oil – Used in machines
• Bitumen – Used for road surfacing