Natural Gas is the most commonly used Gas in the world. It consists of 95% Methane and a mixture of carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen and nitrogen. It is distributed in the UK by various companies. The key phrases for this gas are currently 'Renewable' and 'Green Gas' using anaerobic digestion biomethane plants to increase the proportion of green gas in the gas grid.
The history of natural gas evolved from ancient spiritual wonder to a foundational industrial resource through several key milestones: Ancient Origins (6000–2000 BCE): In ancient Persia, lightning strikes ignited natural gas seeps, creating "eternal fires" that became central to religious rituals. First Industrial Use (500 BCE): Chinese civilizations pioneered practical applications by using bamboo pipelines to transport gas, which fueled the evaporation of seawater to harvest salt. Western Discovery (1600s): Explorers in North America documented "burning springs" at Lake Erie, while British scientists began experimenting with extracting flammable gas from coal. Commercial Birth (1821): William Hart transitioned the industry into the modern era by digging the first commercial gas well in Fredonia, New York. Though only 27 feet deep, it successfully provided lighting for local businesses.
Natural Gas was discovered in the North Sea in the 1960s which gave its popularity a boost.
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