Energy Industry (Oil & Gas)/LP Vs. Natural gas

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Expert: David B. McCall - 4/27/2008


Question
Which burns hotter, LP or Natural Gas? If you were going to cook a prime steak on a grill would you choose Natural gas or LP, and why?
Thanks.

Answer
Hello Jennifer.  My research indicates that Propane is the hotter burning fuel. Propane is a gas that is present in most natural gas and is the first product refined from crude petroleum. It contains approximately 2,500 Btu per cubic foot. Methane is the chief constituent of natural gas and has a heating value of about 1012 Btu per cubic foot. Therefore, propane has more than twice the heat value of natural gas per cubic foot.

As for cooking, I use a propane grill because natural gas is not available in my neighborhood.  If gas were availabe I would use gas because I find it more convenient.  This is my personal preference.

Let me know if you have any firther questions.

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David B. McCall

Expertise

Questions regarding oil and gas exploration and production, the operation and management of oil and gas producing properties, and questions related to mineral ownership, title problems, and oil and gas leases.

Experience

I am Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law in the state of Texas. I have more than 37 years of experience in the industry as both an in house attorney for major oil companies and as a partner in oil and gas firms. I am also a mineral owner and receive royalties from oil and gas production. I have extensive title examination experience, and have represented clients in many administrative and court proceedings.

Organizations
State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Foundation, and Austin Bar Foundation.

Publications
Various state bar seminars on Oil and Gas matters.

Education/Credentials
I have a business degree in marketing from McMurry University, 1971, and a JD degree from Texas Tech University in 1974, where I graduated 17th in my class. Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law in 1986.

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