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What is a natural gas pipeline network?

The U.S. natural gas pipeline network is a highly integrated network that moves natural gas throughout the continental United States. The pipeline network has about 3 million miles of mainline and other pipelines that link natural gas production areas and storage facilities with consumers.

How will China's natural gas pipeline network work?

Specifically, Beijing intends for PipeChina to develop more infrastructure and infrastructure interconnections to create a truly national natural gas pipeline network. It also expects that fair and open access to this pipeline network will increase China’s domestic and imported natural gas supplies.

Does Williams own a natural gas pipeline?

Williams owns and operates the nation’s largest and most reliable interstate natural gas transmission pipeline, called Transco. Transco is not just one pipeline, but an artery of 9,700 miles of pipelines connecting an energy corridor spanning from south Texas to New York City.

What type of pipeline transports natural gas?

Wide-diameter, high-pressure interstate transmission pipelines that cross state boundaries and intrastate transmission pipelines that operate within state boundaries transport natural gas from the producing and processing areas to storage facilities and distribution centers.

What is a compressor station in a natural gas pipeline?

Compressor stations (or pumping stations) on the pipeline network keep the natural gas flowing forward through the pipeline system. Local distribution companies deliver natural gas to consumers through small-diameter, lower pressure service lines. Source: Stock photography (copyrighted)

Who owns China's natural gas pipelines?

In 2019, PetroChina owned 76 percent of China’s natural gas pipelines, while Sinopec and CNOOC controlled 15 percent and 9 percent, respectively. The three NOCs also owned 17 of China’s 22 LNG import terminals in 2019, with CNOOC accounting for 60 percent of the country’s receiving capacity.