Removal of Natural Gas from deposits

• The natural gas infrastructure in the United States accounts for 24% of the nations primary energy consumption. 
  
• The consumption of natural gas has increased by 14% over the last decade and is expected to grow by over 50% over the next 20 years.  
  
• The amount of natural gas used for electricity generation is expected to triple by 2020 
  
• Natural Gas is removed from pockets within the earth using specialized high pressure systems.  The gas is typically refined on site to a usable product. 
  
• After natural gas is refined it can either be partially compressed and transmitted over natural gas lines, transmitted directly to a combined cycle power generator where it is converted to electricity for use, or transmitted to a conversion plant where it can be converted to diesel or methanol. 
  
• The use of natural gas as feedstock for combined cycle power generation is widely recognized as the future for cleaner more efficient power generation.
  
• Here is a short 10 min video that describes natural gas extraction.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cj92H5aQTU