About Natural Gas
What is natural gas?
Natural gas is a fossil fuel found in combination with oil and water and comes from reservoirs deep below the earth’s surface.
What is LNG?
When natural gas is cooled to -260° F (-160° C), in a process called liquefaction, it produces a colorless, non-toxic and non-corrosive liquid called liquefied natural gas, or LNG. Since LNG is just a fraction of the volume of natural gas (1/600), it can then be stored and transported safely and more efficiently over long distances. Once LNG reaches its final destination, it is turned back into a gas and ready to be piped into homes and businesses for use.
Why use natural gas?
Natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel. It produces less emissions and pollutants than either coal or oil. It is abundant, safe, reliable and efficient.
TransCanada and ExxonMobil began working together in 2009 to develop the Alaska Pipeline Project. The project is designed to connect Alaska's vast North Slope natural gas resources to new markets and deliver a reliable and secure source of clean burning energy for decades to come. TransCanada and ExxonMobil have the expertise, experience, and financial capability to develop what would be one of the largest privately funded energy projects in the history of North America. Together they bring to the effort a strong history of world class technology, experience working in the Arctic, and the proven ability to build and operate projects of enormous scale in the most challenging environments. Read more...
About the Project
In March 2012 APP and the major Alaska North Slope gas Producers (ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and BP) agreed to work together on the next generation of resource development in Alaska. Recognizing that the global market is evolving rapidly, the four companies are evaluating options for a large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility from south-central Alaska as an alternative to a natural gas pipeline through Alberta. This joint work effort represents substantial progress towards aligning all parties necessary for a successful natural gas pipeline project. Read more...