Industrial Uses | Florida Natural Gas Association

Industrial Uses

Natural gas supplies nearly one-fourth of all energy used in the United States, and the industrial sector accounts for about 35% of U.S. natural gas consumption. This is more than any other sector. Common industrial uses of natural gas include manufacturing and agriculture. Also, a large percentage of Florida’s natural gas consumption is used for electric power generation.

Raw Material(feedstock) to produce chemicals, fertilizer, and hydrogen

Agriculture

Manufacturingof all kinds, including chemical, plastic, and countless other consumer goods.

Marine Fleet Operation

Process Heating

Electricity

Benefits

While natural gas serves as a building block for thousands of consumer goods, it is also key in making U.S. manufacturing more competitive. Rapidly gaining momentum as an engine for economic development, natural gas is helping to equip U.S. industries with the industrial advancements and manufacturing opportunities needed to compete in global markets.

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Whether heating homes, powering industry, generating electricity, or fueling fleets, every day natural gas provides the energy Florida industries need while preserving its natural beauty for generations to come.

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