ABOUT NATURAL GAS | Central U.P. Gas Limited

It is a mixture of light hydrocarbon in gaseous form. Contains 80-95% methane, and remaining are other higher hydrocarbon, carbon dioxides, nitrogen etc. which is used as a heating fuel (Piped Natural Gas known as PNG) and motor fuel (Compressed Natural Gas known as CNG).

It is lighter than air and will dissipate into atmosphere.
It is a colourless and originally odourless and is for safety precautions added scent (Ethyl Mercaptan) to detect leaks.
Its flammable limit in air (% by volume) is from 5 – 15 %. Natural gas without sufficient air or with too much air will not burn or explode.
It is easily ignitable by spark or flame. Its auto ignition temperature is 540 Degree C.
It is a Combustible gas = combustible when mixed with air
It is the cleanest of the fossil fuels and very safe environment friendly energy source.