Factors affecting the global production of natural gas Flashcards
1
Q
natural gas definition
A
fossil fuel formed when layers of buried plants and animals are exposed to intense heat and pressure over thousands of years. Found deep underground rock formates or associated with other hydrocarbons
2
Q
Economic factor affecting production
A
-money for investment in pipelines
3
Q
Political factors affecting production
A
- war
- terrorism
- political instability
4
Q
Physical factor affecting production
A
-problems with transport or storage (difficult to transport in natural state)
5
Q
Where do we get most of our gas from?
A
North sea
