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Natural Gas is a highly flammable hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil. Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil at the high pressures existing in a reservoir, and it also can be present as a gas cap above the oil. Such natural gas is known as associated gas.
Natural Gas is a highly flammable hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil. Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil at the high pressures existing in a reservoir, and it also can be present as a gas cap above the oil. Such natural gas is known as associated gas.
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American Legion Hall worker injured in natural gas incident
Sentinel Staff WriterA kitchen worker at the American Legion Hall on Highland Avenue was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center today after she tried to re-ignite a pilot light, Fire Chief Ronnie Snowberger said. The employee, who was not identified, was singed by the...Tags: Injuries, American Legion, Energy Resources, Natural Resources
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Justices reject LNG appeal
A proposed natural gas terminal at Sparrows Point overcame a crucial hurdle Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not consider an appeal by Baltimore County that sought to stop the project. The court's decision eliminated what...Tags: Local Authority, Court Administration, Justice System, Pennsylvania, Bethlehem Steel
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Swamp Sunrise
The SwampGood morning. Here are a few Washington events of note for Monday, October 6. It's the first Monday in October and the Supreme Court opens its new term with arguments in three cases, including one whether tobacco companies are......Tags: George Bush, Heads of State, Government, Petroleum Industry, Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated
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NY releases plan to assess impact of gas drilling
Associated Press WriterThe state Department of Environmental Conservation has released its proposed plan to review the environmental impact of natural gas drilling in the Southern Tier. The 45-page document released Monday is the first step in developing supplemental...Tags: Nature, Delaware, Conservation, Pennsylvania, Water Pollution
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Broadwater's plan not dead yet
tom.incantalupo@newsday.comAlthough it's been trampled in the endless stampede of fresher news, the proposal by Broadwater Energy to build a liquid natural gas processing plant in Long Island Sound isn't dead. Wounded, for sure, by New York State's rejection of the project in...Tags: Long Island Sound, Sunken Meadow State Park, Court Administration, Justice System, TransCanada Corporation
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Gulf states turn oil wealth into glitter at home, influence abroad
Chicago Tribune correspondentDOHA, Qatar — While the U.S. reels under the weight of its financial crisis, the sparsely populated sheikdoms of the oil-rich Arabian peninsula are wallowing in more money than they know what to do with. These desert nations, most of them tiny...Tags: Imperial and Royal Matters, Georgetown, Colleges and Universities, Energy, Energy Resources
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Venezuelan President Chavez announces plan to swap old cars for free natural gas models
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) _ Give up your gas-guzzler and get a free car. That's President Hugo Chavez's offer to Venezuelans. Chavez says he plans to start a program next year that will give away cars running on less-polluting natural gas to people who...Tags: Hugo Chavez, Vehicles, Government, Energy Resources, Natural Resources
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Line drying clothes is thrifty, but it doesn't fly everywhere
McClatchy-Chicago Tribune NewsAKRON, Ohio—Jan Rader dries her laundry on a clothesline, at least in part to save energy. But she doesn't consider it a sacrifice. Instead, she focuses on the positives: the fresh smell, the contemplative nature of the activity, the pleasant...Tags: Utah, People, Ohio, Colorado, New Hampshire
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Obama: Financial stability fee (Updated)
Spin CycleObama, speaking in Reno, adds another idea to the rescue plan: a fee on Wall Street to eventually make the taxpayers whole. It's been kicking around, supported by some Dems, but not part of the plan voted down yesterday: "If......Tags: Philosophy, Business Institutions, Renewable Energy, Illinois, Medical Services
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PSE&G, NJNG customers to see natural gas rate hike
details; CORRECTS utility name in graf 2. Moving on general news and financial services. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ Many New Jerseyans will pay more for gas to heat their homes this winter. New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities on Friday approved a...Tags: New Jersey, Service Electric Inc., Energy Resources, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resources
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Putin accuses Ukraine of sending military personnel to fight against Russians in Georgia war
Associated Press WriterNOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (AP) _ Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine on Thursday of sending weapons and military personnel to help Georgia during its war with Russia. The accusation came as Russia announced a memorandum of understanding for...Tags: NATO, Contracts, Energy Resources, Weaponry, Vladimir Putin
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Industry predicts plenty of natural gas, stable prices for heating this winter
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Despite supply interruptions caused by Hurricane Gustav, there should be plenty of natural gas available for heating this winter and prices are likely to stay about the same as last winter, natural gas producers said Thursday. Nearly...Tags: Hurricanes, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Natural Disasters, Prices, Meteorological Disasters
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