are propane and natural gas the same

Are Propane and Natural Gas The Same?

Propane and natural gas are extremely popular fuels when it comes to powering homes and farms throughout North Central Florida and the United States. Natural gas is found underground and contains several different gases including butane and propane while propane is stored as a liquid after it’s separated from natural gas at a processing facility. There are some major differences between the two and

What is propane?

A Non-toxic, colorless, and odorless gas, which is usually compressed and stored in liquid form. It is a byproduct of crude oil and natural gas.

What is natural gas?

A non-renewable, odorless, colorless, non-toxic hydrocarbon extracted from below the earth’s surface. It is a mixture of gases: methane, propane, butane, and ethane. Methane makes up 70% – 90% of it.

The Main Differences Between Propane & Natural Gas

Installation Techniques

While many gas appliances can work on either propane or natural gas, each fuel source requires special gas fittings. If you want to switch from natural gas to propane, you’ll need to order conversion kits from your appliance manufacturer.

Natural gas is only available in certain areas as underground pipes bring natural gas to your home. Propane is stored in tanks that range in size and shape, that need periodic refills. Propane tanks can be placed in your yard or buried underground.

Heat Energy Efficiency

Propane delivers more than twice the energy of natural gas; a propane furnace will produce the same amount of heat using half the amount of natural gas.

Clean & Green

While both propane and natural gas are clean burning, propane is a green fuel, where natural gas is not. Propane is eco-friendly both before and after combustion. It is non-toxic and will not damage the environment when leaked into the atmosphere. Natural gas is made up of mainly methane which is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases.

Mode of Delivery

A propane technician can deliver propane anywhere, so it’s an ideal choice for people living in rural area or neighborhoods who don’t have access to natural gas. With automated delivery, you’ll never run out of propane. Natural gas is delivered automatically to your home through pipelines. Unfortunately, a leak in a natural gas pipe that’s connected to an ample amount of natural gas could increase your utility bills more than a leak in a propane tank with a limited supply.

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