Butane (Lighter Gas)
Feedstock: Natural Gas
Refinery Fraction: Natural Gas Liquids
The Engineering Blueprint
- Refinery Parent: Butane (C4H10)
- Process: NGL Fractionation
- Tray Position: Gas Fraction (Top)
The Realist Argument
The ease of ignition and portable heat we take for granted is a byproduct of the gas-chain. Butane provides a stable, energy-dense solution for millions of micro-applications.
Human Impact & Utility
A highly flammable, easily liquefied gas used for portable heating and aerosol propellants.