Find out how gas fired power stations work. This fact sheet describes the generation of electricity in gas fired power stations, which typically produces 50% less carbon dioxide than conventional coal fired power plants. Information is provided about the Daandine power station located west of Brisbane, which uses coal seam gas to fuel engines to produce electricity. Images of the Oakey power station are also included.
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Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is typically around 97% pure methane which is a gas formed millions of years ago as part of the burial of peat to form coal. CSG can be captured for use as an energy source for power generation or it can be processed into liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export and use worldwide. In ...
Find out how emissions from coal-burning can be reduced by turning the coal into syngas. This is a fact sheet describing methods of coal gasification, and how the resulting syngas can drive a combined cycle power generator. It lists the advantages of the technology, including low emissions and ...
Find out what LNG is and how it is produced and used. This is an information sheet describing the characteristics of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as well as how LNG is processed, stored, transported and used. It includes an image of a LNG tanker. Educational value statement Gives details of the ...
Natural Gas is a gas consisting primarily of methane. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this gas are provided. Australian Curriculum content statements AC9S8U04 Science: ACSSU153 (8) ...