A known and safe energy source
The natural gas that will be supplied to and liquefied by Énergie Saguenay is the same that has been safely and efficiently used for decades in Quebec and all over the world to cook food, heat homes, schools, and other public buildings, and in industrial processes.
Liquefaction process
Liquefied natural gas, or LNG, is simply natural gas cooled down to -162° Celsius. At this temperature, the gas becomes liquid reducing the volume by over 600 times, making it easier and safer to store and transport.
In the event of an extremely improbable leak, LNG :
- Will not mix with water
- Will not be absorbed into the ground
- Will evaporate into the air without leaving any direct impact on flora or fauna
Learn more about LNG safety here.
The use of LNG has strong environmental advantages :
- It emits ~50% less GHGs than coal
- It emits ~30% less GHGs than oil
- It emits virtually no polluting particles into the air.
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LNG is a choice energy as it is safe and reliable and has low GHG-emissions. Its use helps support the development of renewable energies on the planet while reducing GHGs and air pollution wich cause major health problems, particularly in Asia.
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LNG, a safe source of energy