How do we use natural gas?

Domestic and industrial uses

Natural gas is clean burning, easy to transport, convenient to use, and, in Australia, in abundant supply. It is used in many different ways, including:

• in homes for heating, hot water and cooking
• in businesses for cooking, drying and heating purposes
• for electricity generation in power stations
• for transportation as a fuel for buses and cars
• for the manufacture of fabrics, glass, steel, plastics, paint, and other products
• in the production of ammonia, for use in fertilizers
• as a portable source of energy in barbecues and for camping.

Export to other countries

Natural gas is also an important export product for Australia.

Processed liquid natural gas (LNG) is sold to Japan, China and Korea and has even been sold to Europe.