The use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Urals region
Prospects and possibilities of LNG as a universal energy resource of future do not raise any doubts. Wide application of LNG in transport, in all spheres of Russian economy will greatly improve the environmental situation and reduce the cost of fuel. Established in Russia Unifi ed Gas Supply System covers most of the populated area and it is necessary to create only facilities for the production and storage of LNG in the vicinity of potential consumers. Since 1997 year Gazprom transgaz Ekaterinburg has steadily and gradually developed the infrastructure for production, transportation and application of LNG as fuel for autonomous boiler houses, application of LNG as motor fuel in motor transport and supply of methane in the gas transmission system for emergency and repair work.