Natural Gas Properties

Fuel Natural Gas Fuel Oil Imported coal
Carbon Emission, Pounds/bbtu 117000 164000 208000
Kcal/kg 12650 10400 6500
Kcal required /KW power generation 2092 2775 2615

Source::

EIA - Natural Gas Issues and Trends 1998

EIA - Average Operating Heat Rate for Selected Energy Sources

  • Combustion of natural gas releases lower levels of Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, and other reactive hydrocarbons and virtually no ash or particulate matter.
  • Kilocalories required per kw generation of power using Natural Gas is less compared to liquid fuels and coal.