natural gas extraction
/ˈnætʃərəl ˈɡæs ˌɛkˈstrækʃən/ · na·ture·al gas ex·tra·ction
noun
- The process of removing natural gas from underground reservoirs or other sources for commercial use. The company invested heavily in natural gas extraction to meet rising energy demands.
- The equipment and methods employed to retrieve natural gas from the earth. Advanced drilling rigs and hydraulic fracturing techniques have revolutionized natural gas extraction.
Synonyms
natural gas recoverygas extractiongas drillinggas productionnatural gas productiongas extraction processhydrocarbon extraction
Antonyms
Did you know? The first commercial natural gas extraction in the United States began in 1859 in Pennsylvania, marking the start of the modern natural‑gas industry.