The diagram illustrates the process of natural gas production and its distribution system, from extraction to delivery to retail customers.
Overall, the process involves several main stages, beginning with the extraction of raw materials from gas and oil wells, followed by refinement and storage, and ending with the transportation of the processed gas to customers through various means such as pipelines, tankers, wagons, and trucks.
To begin with, natural gas is first obtained from gas wells, while crude oil is extracted from oil wells. Both raw materials are sent to a gas plant and a refinery respectively, where they are processed and purified. Once processed, the natural gas is transferred via pipelines to the main underground storage facilities. Additionally, gas imports from overseas are also transported by ships and then directed into the same storage system through connected pipelines.
From the main underground storage, the gas is distributed to regional storage centers using pipelines. Large 40,000-litre tankers are employed to move the gas from these regional centers to retail storage facilities, which have a capacity of 120,000 litres. From there, 24,000-litre wagons and 12,000-litre delivery trucks distribute the gas to retail customers for domestic or commercial use.
In summary, the diagram demonstrates a complex yet systematic process of producing, storing, and delivering natural gas. It highlights the multiple transportation methods and storage stages involved in ensuring that natural gas is efficiently supplied from its source to end users.
