Natural gas in Canada

Canada natural gas production
Proved natural gas reserves in Canada

At 18.3 billion cubic feet (520,000,000 m3) per day in 2011, Canada was the fourth-largest producer of natural gas in the world.[1] Its proven reserves were 58.2 trillion cubic feet (1,650 km3) at the close of 2006. A large portion of Canada's gas is exported to the United States; in 2006, 9.9 billion cubic feet (280,000,000 m3) per day.[2]

Domestic use

In 2016, electricity generated by natural gas is 8.5% of the nations total. Natural gas supplies 50% of space heating and 65% of water heating in homes, 80% of businesses use natural gas for space and water heating.[3] The industrial sector uses natural gas as a source of process heat, as a fuel for the generation of steam and as a feedstock in the production of petrochemicals and fertilizers.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "International Energy Statistics". Eia.gov. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers". Capp.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "NORTH AMERICAN NATURAL GAS MARKET: 2015-2016 HEATING SEASON OUTLOOK". Nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Natural Gas: A Primer". Nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 4 July 2018.


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