liquefied natural gas

Noun

liquefied natural gas (uncountable)

1. Natural gas that has been cooled and compressed to liquid form for transport and storage.
   • Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz carry around 20% of the world’s supply. But for countries on the Persian Gulf, the waterway is more than just an energy route – it’s a lifeline for more than 100 million people.2026 March 20, Eleni Giokos, “The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people”, in CNN Business, archived from the original on 23 Mar 2026

   Synonyms:

   LNG