subject: Natural Gas Advantages [print this page] It burns very cleanly and does not leave behind any nasty odors, ashes or soot. Many prefer this over other resources that when burned will leave an unpleasant smell. If small quantities are inhaled they do not prove to be toxic or harmful to people who accidentally were to inhale them.
As it is the cleanest fossil fuel, the method used for combustion is not a burden on the environment. This means that during combustion very little of the byproducts are put out in the atmosphere causing pollution making it better not only for people but for the environment as well. With all the new advancements that have come around technologically, once one sees the blue flame they can rest assured that it is a dependable fuel creating warmth and energy for a variety of uses.
Another way it is beneficial to the environment is because it eliminates the threat of spills. Now there is no concern about the soil getting contaminated or there being any kind of expensive clean up that generally comes with this kind of spill. New processes in transportation have eliminated this problem.
This kind is also incredibly convenient. It is easily distributed to the customer via a safe pipe system. Besides it being convenient, it also proves to be very cost efficient and saves money. There is a large supply of this substance so it is more economically sound for those in the oil and gas industry to gain access to it and use it without there being any additional problems.
It is delivered by pipeline, which also makes it safer. The pipes are very durable and can withstand a number of different environments and weather conditions. Other forms require being trucked to its location, which makes it susceptible to getting rained on or withstanding extreme temperatures.
Lastly, it can serve a large number of purposes. In addition to giving us the ability to heat homes we can do other everyday activities with it such as dry clothing and cook meals.
