Energy Education

Natural gas is important in Australia's transition to Net Zero by 2050. Natural gas is versatile and used in many aspects of our lives such as household heating, cooking and for hot water. It is also used for industrial heat by brick, paper, glass and steel manufacturers and as a feedstock for fertiliser used to grow food and fibre.

Take the Staford University Natural Gas Quiz to test your knowledge.

How does natural gas work with renewable energy like wind and solar? Our electricity grid can depend on gas to keep the lights on. (US referenced material relevant to Australia's market)

Exploring more about natural gas

The Australian Gas Industry's Economic Contribution. Australian Energy Producers

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 101. Student Energy. May 21, 2015. (2 min)
The basics of how natural gas can be liquified for storage and transport.
Ilissa Ocko: The Fastest Way to Slow Climate Change Now. TED Countdown. January 15, 2022. (10 min)
A look at ways to contain methane emissions, presenting opportunity to immediately reduce the rate of climate change.
Why Germany Is Hooked on Russian Gas. Vox. May 18, 2022. (8 min)
History of Russian natural gas supply to Germany. Puts into context Ukraine's importance for Russia's natural gas supply to Europe.