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When natural gas is compressed by applying pressure, what is it called?

When natural gas is compressed by applying pressure, it is called compressed natural gas (CNG). Natural gas is stored under high pressure as CNG. CNG is used as power generation. Today it is used as a fuel for transport vehicles. It is less polluting and a cleaner fuel.


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