Methane

The major source of methane is extraction from geological deposits known as natural gas fields. It is associated with other hydrocarbon fuels and sometimes accompanied by helium and nitrogen.

Industrial Use

• Methane is used in calibration gas mixtures for petrochemical industry; environmental emission monitoring, industrial hygiene monitors and trace impurity analyzers.
• It is important for electrical generation by burning it as a fuel in a gas turbine or steam boiler.
• Methane in the form of compressed natural gas is used as a vehicle fuel, and is claimed to be more environment-friendly than other fossil fuels such as gasoline/petrol and diesel.