![](/assets/images/picto-drapeau-france-3a76576a5d60a512053b4612ab58dae5.png)
2. Midstream
2.1 Natural gas transport
The transportation of natural gas is inherently much more difficult and costly than that of oil, due to its gaseous state, which results in high compressibility and low energy density. This explains why, for a long time, gas deposits were only of interest to companies if they were relatively close to the point of consumption, while deposits found in isolated locations were only developed if their size justified the necessary infrastructure (> 3 Tcf, see figure 1 ), otherwise they remained "stranded gas fields".
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Energy resources and storage
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Midstream
Bibliography
Events
World Gas Conference (WGC) every 2 years. http://www.afg.asso.fr
International Gas Research Conference (IGRC) every 4 years. http://www.igrc2011.comhttp://www.igu.org
Expogaz every...
Websites
Statistical Review of World Energy 2009 – BP http://www.bp.com
US Department of Energy (DOE) http://www.energy.gov/
International Energy Agency/Statistics (IEA) http://www.iea.org
...Directory
Manufacturers – Suppliers (non-exhaustive list)
Manufacturers: see exhibitors list. http://www.expogaz-expo.com
...Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference